WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Upper Grand District School Board will be offering summer school programs again this summer, but they will be virtual.
Registration began last week, and while it’s too early to know if interest will be up or down or no change from last year, officials at Continuing Education say there has been “early, significant interest in our Grade 8 reach ahead credits,” states Heather Loney, communications officer.
Through its continuing education program, the board is offering courses for students in Grades 6 to 8 and Grades 9 to 12.
Here’s what’s on offer:
Grade 6/7/8 literacy and numeracy support program
This program is for Grade 6, 7 and 8 students requiring additional help with the Ontario curriculum, particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy.
Students who are achieving a Level 2 or below in language and/or mathematics, and are recommended by their principal, are eligible to participate in the eight-day program. Parents of Grade 6, 7 and 8 students can contact their home school to indicate their interest in the program and register. Session dates: July 2 to 14.
Grade 8 reach-ahead credits
Reach-ahead credits allow graduating Grade 8 students the opportunity to attain a high school credit prior to entering secondary school in September. Learners will get a head start on credit accumulation, develop learning and technology skills that will be useful in all secondary settings, while gaining self-confidence through successful completion of a high school credit. Students can choose between two course options: learning strategies: skills for success in secondary school, and careers andcivics. Session dates: June 30 to July 24, from 8:30am to 2:45pm daily.
New secondary credits
Summer school offers a selection of new credits from Grade 9 to 12. Daily attendance is mandatory. Session dates: June 30 to July 24, from 8:30am to 2:45pm daily.
Secondary upgrading credits
Upgrading courses are for students who have already passed a course in this school year but wish to improve their final grade. Upgrading courses will contain similar content to the course completed at a student’s home school. Session dates: June 30 to July 13 or July 14 to 24, from 8:30am to 2:45pm daily.
Credit recovery
Credit recovery is designed to help secondary students meet the expectations of a course they have completed but for which they have received a failing grade. Eligible students will be contacted by their home school. Programs will run during the period of July 2 to 14.
Upper Grand students should register using myBlueprint. Non-Upper Grand and adult students should email continuing.ed@ugdsb.on.ca.
For additional information on courses and how to register visit ugdsb.on.ca.
