Ottawa Carleton District School Board

Summer School Dates:  Wednesday, July 3 – Thursday, July 25, 2019 

Class Times: 8:30 am to 3:35 pm

Continuing Education offers 3 different academic programs for students who completed grade 6, 7 or 8 during the 2018-2019 school year.  To be able to register for these programs, students must be recommended by their school for these programs. All registration is through the homeschool. Parents cannot register directly with Continuing Education.  

Locations:    

The Grade 6, 7 & 8 Language Arts and Math program is a dynamic, interactive program designed to boost student’s skills in Language Arts and Math based on current teaching approaches. Students can stay connected to learning and be ready for the next level of Language Arts and Math. Teachers will present materials and activities that will engage students in a positive environment. Students will improve their understanding and confidence in preparation for success at the next grade level.  This is a FULL DAY program that runs from 8:30 am to 3:35 am each day.

Who this program is designed for:
- Students in grade 6, 7 or 8 during the 2018-2019 school year
- Students working at Level 1 or 2 and English Language Learners

The Language Arts Program for English Language Learners (ELL) is a dynamic, interactive program focusing on the improvement of skills and language learning for students in ESL or ELD programs.  In these programs, students will have a chance to practice and build oral, reading and writing skills while building confidence in their English. Students will participate in classroom activities and experiential learning. This is a FULL DAY program that runs from 8:30 am to

3:35 am each day.

Who this program is designed for:
- Students in grade 6, 7 or 8 during the 2018-2019 school year
- STEP 1 ESL or STEP 1 - 4 ELD

The Getting Ready for Grade 9 Preparation Program is designed to further develop the core knowledge, understanding of Math and English (NEW this year) concepts and skills needed for the grade 9 academic program.  This program builds on student’s prior knowledge and teachers will present materials and activities that will engage students in a positive environment. Students will improve their understanding and confidence in preparation for success in grade 9 Academic Math and English.  Math Prep will be in the morning from 8:30 am to 11:45 am and English Prep 12:20 pm to 3:35 pm.

Who this program is designed for: 
- Students in grade 8 during the 2018-2019 school year
-  Students working at Level 3 or higher who would benefit from additional preparation.

Where is this offered:   Broadview, Jack Donohue, Sawmill Creek, and Sir Wilfrid Laurier

Registration Dates: Monday, April 22 to Thursday, June 27, 2019 

• OCDSB students must register through their day school via electronic submission.  Please contact your child’s day school to register.
• Non-OCDSB students can pick up the summer school registration form from their day school. Please note the registration form must be signed by the day school Principal.  For more information on registration location and times please see the back of the registration form
• International and Out-of-Province Students must pay a $500 payable by cash or post-dated cheque.

TRANSPORTATION:  Transportation is available for all students enrolled in the above programs that live more than 3 km from the summer school site will be eligible for an OC Transpo Presto Pass or yellow bus service.

GRADE 9 HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT SUMMER PROGRAM

Summer School Dates:  Wednesday, July 3 – Thursday, July 25, 2019 

 Class Times:  8:30am to 3:35pm

The Reach Ahead Secondary Credit Program provides an opportunity for students to supplement and enrich their secondary education by acquiring a credit in July.  Students currently in grade 8 may choose to register for one of the following courses below.  This is a FULL DAY program that runs from 8:30am to 3:35am each day.

Who this program is designed for:   

- Students must be in grade 8 during the 2018-2019 school year
 - It is recommended that students considering a Reach Ahead course be performing consistently at Level 4

IMPORTANT:  To be eligible for a credit, students are required to attend the full summer school session and completed a summative evaluation as scheduled. Please plan vacation and other events outside of the summer school dates.

REGISTRATION and TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Registration Dates: Monday, April 22 to Thursday, June 27, 2019 

• OCDSB students must register through their day school via Google Form.  Please contact your child’s day school to register.
• Non-OCDSB students can pick up the summer school registration form from their day school. Please note the registration form must be signed by the day school Principal or designate.  For more information on registration location and times please see the back of the registration form
• International and Out-of-Province Students must pay a $500 payable by cash or post-dated cheque as well as an $80.00

textbook deposit also payable by cash or cheque.

Registration Form Drop-off Information for Non-OCDSB students:

The OCDSB Continuing Education Registration office is located at 440 Albert Street in Room E122B and will be open as follows:

              Dates:     Monday to Friday from Monday, April 22 to Thursday, June 27, 2019

              Times:    9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

                             Note:  On Tuesdays from May 7 to June 26, the registration office will be until 7:00pm

  TRANSPORTATION:  Students taking Reach Ahead High School Credit courses are not eligible for transportation.

Dependent on enrollment in these programs, Continuing Education is sometimes able to allow students taking secondary credit courses to access the yellow school bus service. Routes will not be determined until mid to early June. The yellow school bus schedule will be available

by mid-June at  www.summerschoolinottawa.com

*** Information is subject to change and programs will run subject to sufficient enrollment ***

Registration Information for:
REACH AHEAD SECONDARY CREDIT SUMMER PROGRAM