Registration Form | Ottawa Christian School

FAMILY INFORMATION

Family Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Name *

First

Last

Relationship to Student *

Occupation

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Email *

Phone (home)

Phone (cell) *

Phone (work)

Phone ext. (work)

Child(ren)

Child Name *

Year Born *

Grade Entering in 2025/2026 *

Church

Church attended by family *

Emergency contact

Name *

First

Last

Relationship to student(s) *

Phone (home)

Phone (cell) *

Phone (work)

Phone ext. (work)

Are there any special custody arrangements? If yes, please upload a copy of your court order and/or formal legal documents. *

Do you have any new students? *

Are there any medical conditions (or previous medical conditions) that we should be aware of? *

Please list each new child's concerns on a new line.

Does your child(ren) have any emergency medical procedures/medications (eg. anaphylaxic allergy epipens, epilepsy protocols, asthma inhaler, etc.) that we need to be aware of? *

Yes
No

BUS SERVICE

We have bus routes that service the Stittsville/Kanata and the Manotick regions, dropping students off at Ottawa Christian School and continuing on to Redeemer Christian High School. The bus route is adjusted yearly. Here is a link to our current morning and evening route.

Please complete the information below as well as The Transportation Usage Agreement here.

If you have both a child at OCS and Redeemer using the bus service, please note that payment needs to be made to the Ottawa Christian School.

Select desired level of bus service: *

No service
Full-time service ($2,000 per year)
Part-time service ($1,000 per year)
Other (please email transportation@ocschool.org to make arrangements)

*Bus service fees are an estimate and will be adjusted. No part of the bus service fees can be receipted for a charitable donation.

I/We wish to make use of the OCS bus service for the following number of children

Number of child(ren) for bus service to OCS *

I/We wish to make use of the bus service between OCS and RCHS for the following number of children

Number of child(ren) for bus service between OCS and RCHS *

TALENTS AND TIME (TNT) Volunteer Program

At OCS we want to encourage all members of the community to share in the volunteer needs of the school. We need your talents and time to help us complete some necessary tasks and keep costs down. In return, you will be a part of a rich community and have a sense of ownership in your school! The volunteer program is called TNT, Talents and Time, two essential ingredients to keep the school healthy and strong.

The TNT year runs from June 1st to May 31st (of the following calendar year). If you have not completed your hours by May 31st, any outstanding hours will be charged to the family at a rate of $20/hr. If a cheque for the outstanding hours is not submitted by June 15th the volunteer assessment cheque will be cashed. For those who authorize PAD for TNT, any outstanding TNT hours will be withdrawn by June 15th.

If you decide that you are not able to fulfill the volunteer requirement please select the `Opt out' option.

Select applicable TNT program: *

Family with full-time student(s) or two students in kindergarten - 25 hours ($500 to Opt-out)
Families with one student in kindergarten or single parent family with full-time student(s) - 15 hours ($300 to Opt-out)

Payment option for TNT program: *

I authorize my TNT payment to be included on my PAD (if there’s a balance owing on May 31, 2026).
I will submit a cheque (post-dated for May 31, 2026; if all hours are completed, cheque will be returned).
OPT-OUT: I am unable to commit to volunteering and will submit a cheque payable September 15, 2025 (refer to chart above for amount payable).

OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE POSTED IN THE WEEKLY MEMO

There are numerous opportunities to use your time and talents at OCS. All of the opportunities to serve are posted in our weekly Memo email, keep any eye out for what interests you!

TUITION PLEDGE

Is this the first time you are attending Ottawa Christian School? If you are a returning family after being away for more than 2 years, please answer yes. *

Yes
No

Does your child(ren) have Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residence in Canada? *

Yes
No

Will your employer be paying tuition? *

Yes
No

Employee Paid invoice address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Do you have a child(ren) enrolled at Redeemer Christian High School? *

Yes
No

Are you an OCS staff member at 40% or more? *

Yes
No

Tuition fees

Base

Discounts

Additional fees

New family

Employee paid/International

Bus service

TNT opt-out

Total

Total tuition due

New family deposit

Payment Schedule

Tuition payments will be divided into 10 installments. New families are required to submit the first installment upfront as a deposit by cheque or money order payable to Ottawa Christian School. New families who choose to pay via PAD will start installments August 1 until April 1. Returning families who choose to pay via PAD will start installments July 1 until April 1.

PLEDGE AGREEMENT

The cost of providing Christ-centred education at Ottawa Christian School is funded by both parents of children enrolled in the school as well as the non-parent supporting community. Enrolment at OCS is not based on a fee-for-services-rendered basis because the value of Christian education is immeasurable in financial terms, and the viability of the school depends on much more than the financial contributions of parents - for example, the efforts of unpaid volunteers and significant assets such as the land and building provided by previous supporters. Nevertheless, to ensure adequate financial resources for the school's operation and equitable sharing of that obligation, the school uses an Incremental Family Rate methodology to determine tuition rates.

Families with unusual circumstances that would affect their ability to pay the tuition rate may apply for a tuition bursary. Ottawa Christian School uses the Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) secure online tool Independent School Management runs to process bursary applications. Based on the recommendations from FAST and funds available in the OCS Bursary Fund, the Tuition Bursary Committee will determine the bursary that will be awarded to the families who have applied. For information regarding applying for a tuition bursary please email registrationfinance@ocschool.org.

The Ottawa Christian School Association is recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency as a registered charity. As such, we may issue charitable donation receipts for financial gifts to the Association. CRA deems that families whose children attend OCS derive some benefit from that, and therefore, to determine the portion of a family's pledge which can be considered a gift, the school is required to deduct a “cost-per-pupil” multiplied by the number of students that family has enrolled in the school. Charitable donation receipts can be used to reduce the family's income tax, which in effect means that, for most families, the after-tax cost is significantly less than the pledge amount calculated. Note that once receipted, pledges cannot be refunded. This includes advance tuition paid by a family that withdraws from the school.

The revenue derived from tuition does not cover the total cost of providing a Christian, high-quality alternative education. Membership fees and donations, church offerings, gift card sales, the annual Cleanathon, and other events all help reduce the cost borne by parents. All families are encouraged to participate in fund-raising projects and the volunteer effort that is required to operate the school. Everyone is encouraged to promote the school at every opportunity, and to continue to support the school after their children have graduated, so that others may benefit in the same way.

Payment Policy

The total pledge amount is payable in 10 monthly installments. The first cheque is to be dated immediately (for new families), the other nine are payable on the 1st of each month (July - March) and must be submitted with the pledge form (or complete the pre-authorized debit form (PAD)). An annual lump sum payment for the full year's tuition can be provided on June 1. Other payment schedules are acceptable only if the amount paid at any given time exceeds that of the schedule defined above. Late, incomplete, or incorrect pledge forms, forms submitted without cheques or a pre-authorized debit form, cheques held at the payer's request or not honoured by the bank, or any other failure to abide by the payment schedule will be assessed an administration fee of $30 per month until the situation is resolved. The Finance Committee will consider individual financial circumstances and may waive such fees at its discretion.

Withdrawal Policy

Once a family has registered, they are obligated to provide notice, in writing, of their intention to withdraw at least 1-month in advance of the next payment date or pay the 1-month tuition in lieu of the 1-month written notice. (The 1-month notice is also required for cancellation of bus services.) New families will be charged a non-refundable fee of $250 against their initial deposit in the event of withdrawal two weeks prior to the 1st scheduled tuition payment. The same policy applies to families enrolling mid-year.

Pledge Agreement *

I have read and agree with these policies.

PRE-AUTHORIZED DEBIT (PAD)

The purpose of this service is to allow members to submit Pledge Form payment in the form of a pre-authorized chequing account withdrawal. This method of payment is being offered as an alternative to post-dated cheques. In order to be set up for PAD, the following information is required:

I/We are opting out of PAD and will provide Ottawa Christian School with cheques. *

PAD authorization *

I/We authorize tuition fees, bus service fees, and TNT payment (if owing in May 2026) to be charged on PAD

PAD amount

CONSENT

School trips

My child(ren) have my permission to go on school trips. We will not hold any of the teachers, drivers, or the Board responsible for any liabilities beyond those covered by the insurance policies of the OCS Board.

Consent - School Trips *

My children have permission to go on school trips
My children do NOT have permission to go on school trips

OCS Family Portal

Do you consent to have your email address shared on the OCS Family Portal drive?

Consent - Directory *

Yes
No

Volunteer Drivers

In order to drive for school trips I will ensure that I:

- Have current $1,000,000.00 Third Party Liability Insurance

- Have snow tires on my vehicle between Dec. 15 and April 5

- Have a valid G level driver's license

- Will drive responsibly

- Will not drive while on medication or with a medical condition that may impair driving performance

Consent - Volunteer Drivers *

I am willing to drive for class trips (ensuring the above items)
I am NOT willing to drive for class trips

Promotional Material

OCS would like to use photographs of our students and their artwork in promotional material. It's a good way for parents interested in our school to see our students in action - working at their desks, playing on the grounds, singing in the choir, playing in the band, etc. We would use these pictures/videos on social media, in Press Releases, at conferences promoting Christian Education, or other promotional materials for OCS. No full names will be used with the photos, videos or artwork. We need your permission to use a photo/video/artwork of your child for promotional purposes. Without your consent, the photo will not be used. **Please note, all students may be photographed and/or videoed for school-wide events, such as musicals and concerts, which may be used for public viewing.

Consent - Promotional Material *

I consent to the use of photographs/videos of my child(ren) in promotional material.
I DO NOT consent to the use of photographs/videos of my child(ren) in promotional material.

Acceptable Use of Technology Policy

Please review the Acceptable Use of Technology Policy, available on the OCS FAMILY PORTAL google shared drive, and linked here).

Consent - Acceptable Use of Technology *

I have read and understood Ottawa Christian School’s Acceptable Use of Technology - Student Policy (as found in the OCS FAMILY PORTAL google shared drive). I agree to comply with and conduct myself in accordance with this Policy. If I am under 18 years of age, my parent/legal guardian hereby confirms that they have read and understood the contents of this Policy, and that, on my behalf, my parent/legal guardian agrees to all of the terms of this Policy. Further, I consent to allow my children to use Additional Google services (such as mymaps, earth etc) at the discretion of the teacher. These are services for which google requires that we obtain parental consent before using with students under the age of 18.

I/we the undersigned, parent(s)/guardian(s) of the student(s), declare that I/we:

1. Fully agree with every part of the Constitution of the Ottawa Christian School Association; and understand the commitment that I am/we are making;

2. Regularly attend a Christian Church;

3. Shall remit a deposit payable immediately, equal to ten percent of the tuition fee. This deposit will be applied as the first tuition payment for the school year (applicable for new family registrations only). Please note that of this deposit, $250 is non-refundable.

Consent - Declarations *

I/we agree with the above declarations.

Registration 2025/26.