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Watch our Summer Learning highlights video from 2019 (under 3 minutes)FAQs
What are the attendance expectations?
Students are expected to attend each day of their course. Absences will significantly diminish the value of the course to your child, not to mention the added stress of catching up on missed work and feeling disconnected from their classroom community.
Students who miss the first week of classes will not be able to continue in their summer course(s). There are two reasons for this: 1) In addition to the stress associated with missing classes, due to the fast pace of summer courses it is unlikely your student will be able to catch up on missed assignments. 2) The Ministry of Education will not fund students who miss the first week of class, meaning absent students will not be able continue in the course with "tuition-free" status.
Please do not register your child unless you are committed to daily attendance. A student who enrolls but is consistently absent is taking the place of a student who would have fully participated in the course.
What is a 'profile' and why do I need one?
A profile is an account or a record that contains required demographic information. Ministry requirements dictate we maintain certain records for each student. To register for a course with us, your account needs to be current and accurate.
How is my child who has special education needs supported?
Please visit our webpage about Student Support.
Should I register my elementary or middle school child in a class at the grade level they're going into in September, or at the grade level they're finishing?
Classes are designed to give students more time in a subject area or to provide an opportunity to preview a subject area. For example, a student might take a class at their current grade level to allow for extra time to learn important skills and concepts. Other students may wish to take a class one grade above their current grade to preview the next level.
What is the maximum number of summer courses I can take?
Students who will be in Grade 8 and higher as of July 1st can take a maximum of two courses. Students in Grades 1-7 can only take one course.
Why are the Skill Building & Academic Completion courses only 3 weeks for half days?
The Ministry of Education provides course-by-course funding for these non-credit courses for 40 hours. We find that the vast majority of students and parents prefer half days, so we run these courses over 3 weeks for 14 half days (42 hours). We intentionally start these courses the second week of July so that families can have a break after the school year ends, as well as during the first week of July we can clean the schools and classrooms and get things ready for Summer Learning. Please note that the Ministry policy is that students in Grades 1 through 7 can only take one summer course.
Why are International students only able to take Grade 1 to 8 classes?
The school district's International Education summer program offers a variety of courses for secondary aged students. Visit their website for more information. https://www.internationaled.com/programs/summer-program/
What is the maximum number of summer Advanced Credit and/or Fast Track (Hybrid) courses I can take?
Students can take a maximum of two courses. Students cannot sign up for two morning classes or two afternoon classes; one morning class and one afternoon class is permissible. Fast Track courses occur over an intense six-week period, it is not feasible to successfully take more than two.
What are Secondary Academic Completion courses?
Secondary Academic Completion courses are for Grade 9 and 10 students who were unsuccessful during the school year and are being given the opportunity to receive credit (passing grade) for the course by attending Summer Learning.
Can I upgrade my mark taking a Fast Track (Hybrid) course?
Yes. A final mark earned in a Fast Track course will, if higher than a mark already earned in the same course, replace the original mark
Do students need a computer for a Fast Track (Hybrid) course?
Yes.
Can Adult students (over 19) take Summer Learning courses?
Adults can only take 'Fast Track' (Hybrid) courses.
Can graduated students take Summer Learning courses?
Graduated students can only take 'Fast Track' (Hybrid) courses.
Students are expected to attend each day of their course. Absences will significantly diminish the value of the course to your child, not to mention the added stress of catching up on missed work and feeling disconnected from their classroom community.
Students who miss the first week of classes will not be able to continue in their summer course(s). There are two reasons for this: 1) In addition to the stress associated with missing classes, due to the fast pace of summer courses it is unlikely your student will be able to catch up on missed assignments. 2) The Ministry of Education will not fund students who miss the first week of class, meaning absent students will not be able continue in the course with "tuition-free" status.
Please do not register your child unless you are committed to daily attendance. A student who enrolls but is consistently absent is taking the place of a student who would have fully participated in the course.
What is a 'profile' and why do I need one?
A profile is an account or a record that contains required demographic information. Ministry requirements dictate we maintain certain records for each student. To register for a course with us, your account needs to be current and accurate.
How is my child who has special education needs supported?
Please visit our webpage about Student Support.
Should I register my elementary or middle school child in a class at the grade level they're going into in September, or at the grade level they're finishing?
Classes are designed to give students more time in a subject area or to provide an opportunity to preview a subject area. For example, a student might take a class at their current grade level to allow for extra time to learn important skills and concepts. Other students may wish to take a class one grade above their current grade to preview the next level.
What is the maximum number of summer courses I can take?
Students who will be in Grade 8 and higher as of July 1st can take a maximum of two courses. Students in Grades 1-7 can only take one course.
Why are the Skill Building & Academic Completion courses only 3 weeks for half days?
The Ministry of Education provides course-by-course funding for these non-credit courses for 40 hours. We find that the vast majority of students and parents prefer half days, so we run these courses over 3 weeks for 14 half days (42 hours). We intentionally start these courses the second week of July so that families can have a break after the school year ends, as well as during the first week of July we can clean the schools and classrooms and get things ready for Summer Learning. Please note that the Ministry policy is that students in Grades 1 through 7 can only take one summer course.
Why are International students only able to take Grade 1 to 8 classes?
The school district's International Education summer program offers a variety of courses for secondary aged students. Visit their website for more information. https://www.internationaled.com/programs/summer-program/
What is the maximum number of summer Advanced Credit and/or Fast Track (Hybrid) courses I can take?
Students can take a maximum of two courses. Students cannot sign up for two morning classes or two afternoon classes; one morning class and one afternoon class is permissible. Fast Track courses occur over an intense six-week period, it is not feasible to successfully take more than two.
What are Secondary Academic Completion courses?
Secondary Academic Completion courses are for Grade 9 and 10 students who were unsuccessful during the school year and are being given the opportunity to receive credit (passing grade) for the course by attending Summer Learning.
Can I upgrade my mark taking a Fast Track (Hybrid) course?
Yes. A final mark earned in a Fast Track course will, if higher than a mark already earned in the same course, replace the original mark
Do students need a computer for a Fast Track (Hybrid) course?
Yes.
Can Adult students (over 19) take Summer Learning courses?
Adults can only take 'Fast Track' (Hybrid) courses.
Can graduated students take Summer Learning courses?
Graduated students can only take 'Fast Track' (Hybrid) courses.
