The Purpose of the Application

The priority of this district program is to ensure all students receive the required courses needed for graduation. Pursuit is a graduation for credits course program designed for students, Grades 10-12, who are provincially and/or nationally ranked athletes or performing artists competing at the highest category or level for their specific age group.

The purpose of a timetable accommodation is to allow students to manage their coursework and continue to train and compete at an elite level.

Information about the Application Process

Before Completion of Application

1. 1. Only applications that meet the Specific Sports and Performing Arts Criteria will be reviewed (see Criteria Grid below for full details).
   2. Each secondary school has limited spaces in their timetable to place students. Students whose applications meet the criteria will be approved if the secondary school staff can build and accommodate the student timetable. In other words, please note that if the school is at capacity, the application, even if it meets the criteria, may not be accommodated.

The Process

1. 1. Review the Specific Sports and Performing Arts Criteria.
   2. If the student meets the standards & criteria, complete the application form along with supporting documents.
   3. Pursuit Deadline for Submission for the 2024-2025 school year: Friday, June 7, 2024.
   4. Applications will be reviewed & selections completed by a WVS District Committee.
   5. Parents & students will be informed of the decisions by Friday, June 14, 2024.

Prior to Submission of a Pursuit Application

NEW students to West Vancouver Schools:
Students who are new to West Vancouver Schools or new to the school of choice (e.g., Rockridge, École Sentinel or West Vancouver Secondary), must first register & be accepted to the actual school before applying online for Pursuit.

RETURNING students to West Vancouver Schools:
Students returning to West Vancouver Schools must apply to the Pursuit Program each year, with the applications reviewed by the Pursuit District Committee.

Criteria for the Level of Competition or Performance:
To be eligible for Pursuit, students must be competing or performing at the highest possible standard for their AGE DIVISION.

Minimum Hours of Supervised Training Requirement:
The minimum requirement is 20 HOURS (average) PER WEEK of supervised training in the student’s discipline. These 20 hours per week of training do not include student participation in other sports or activities. This training time is specific to the student’s discipline.

Coach/Instructor FORM  Completion:
The student’s coach/instructor must submit Coach/Instructor FORM which indicates provincial or national level ranking, as well as verifying the hours of supervised training per week.

Once you have read through and fully understand the entire process and requirements of the Pursuit Program, two forms need to completed and submitted – The Application Form and the Coach/Instructor Form.  The links to these forms can be found at the bottom of this page.

Supporting Documents: The Student

Part 1: Academic Achievement

Upload the most recent report card or other official documentation showing evidence of:

• Excellent attendance in all courses
• A strong work ethic
• The ability to meet classroom learning goals
• Minimally, achievement levels in all subjects are satisfactory

Part 2:  Personal Competition OR Performance Resume

Indicate your competition (sport) AND/OR test results (dance and/or performing arts) for the previous year.

• Date(s) of competition(s) OR test(s)
• Personal resume of competitions or performances showing clear evidence the student is competing or performing at an ‘elite’ level for their age. Performing artists are to indicate recent formal exams or tests completed in their discipline
• A description of the competition and/or test with the results/levels. (For example, Provincial Championship placing, National or Regional Championship, or Dance RAD test);
• The link to the website location that displays the student’s name along with the results, level or ranking
• Provide information about any awards or selections to teams or events: National, Provincial or Meet records. (For example, Tournament MVP, Selection to an All-Star Team, Club Champion, Meet Record Holder, National Standard Qualifying time, etc.).

Part 3:  Training OR Competition Schedule

Indicate the following information:

• The name(s) of the coach(es) supervising each training session or competition
• Where the training is occurring each week within a typical month’s schedule
• When the training is occurring each week within a typical month’s schedule
• A copy of the student’s training or competition schedule with no less than 20 supervised hours per week in the student’s discipline
• Where the competition is occurring
• When the competition is occurring

Supporting Documents: Coach/Instructor

A note to Service Providers (Coaches/Instructors):

The priority for the Pursuit Program is for students, Grades 10-12 competing or performing at a high level (top in the age group). WVS is proud and excited to be able to provide a timetable to allow these athletes/performers to pursue their passions. We want to thank coaches and instructors in advance for using careful consideration and understanding before submitting supporting documents for their athletes or performers. 

• Please review the Standards and Criteria information below.
• Select the coach(es)/instructor(s) button that appears at the bottom of this page.
• Complete and submit the Coach/Instructor Form.