Summer School

• Classes are offered in both in-person and online formats. Please note that not all courses are offered in both formats.
• Class times: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (unless otherwise stated).
• Curriculum delivery of courses will follow a rigorous schedule. Students will be accountable to attend their classes and engage in a variety of learning activities each day.
• Teachers will provide engaging, curriculum-based lessons that require students to be actively participating in their learning for the duration of the day.
• Daily attendance and participation is required and students who do not demonstrate consistent attendance will be removed from the course. Summer School is a fast-paced experience filled with rich and engaging opportunities.
• Students are limited to one 5-credit course or two 3-credit courses, and are encouraged to enroll in a course they feel is an area of strength. The online platform and short timeline of summer school can present further challenges to learning.

• Classes follow the same timings and schedule as in-person classes.
• To complete a summer school course, students will require internet access and access to a computer (laptop, Chromebook, or desktop) with a working microphone and camera (either built-in or external). Courses will be delivered on the G Suite (Google Classroom) platform. Tablets and cell phones are not recommended as they cannot support the programs students are required to use. The expectation is that student cameras are on during synchronous activities to foster active participation and community building.
• Students will be required to engage in video conferencing with their teacher and classmates, as well as complete assignments, projects and assessments through their computer.
• If you currently attend a high school, please speak with your school site about borrowing technology. If you are not currently attending a high school, please contact Metro to discuss these possibilities.
• Online students will receive an invite to their Google Classroom on their EPS share account during the week before summer school starts.

Grade 9 students are only eligible to take Math 15, Physical Education 10 and/or CALM, or some Option courses.

Grade 9 students planning to take Physical Education 10 or CALM are advised to complete both courses, as they are each 9 day courses. Many Division high schools schedule these courses together and there may be limited opportunities to register in either course separately during the school year. If a student only does one through summer school, they will need to pick up the other during the regular school year or during next year’s summer school session. Each of these classes are three credit opportunities.

Grade 9 students interested in Math as a core subject are able to take Math 15 as a prep class. Students who have perhaps struggled with Math in the past, or those who just want to lay a solid foundation before they begin high school are invited to register in this class this summer. Students who take prep classes often feel better prepared for the next stages of learning in that subject. This class is a five credit opportunity.

All courses open to Grade 9 students are delivered in-person this year.

• Students are required to write diploma exams in all 30-level courses. Diploma Examinations run the first two weeks of August.
• In cases of retaking a course, the province will always use the most-favourable combination of course and diploma exam grade. Students will only need to resit the diploma if they want a better diploma grade to blend with their class mark OR if they received an exemption for the earlier session.
• Diploma exemptions are non-transferable to a new class grade. For instance, if you first took the class ending January 2026 (when diplomas were cancelled), that exemption won't be blended with a grade you earn in a summer school class. Instead, you will need to sit the diploma exam before your grade is considered complete.

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Work Experience is offered throughout summer school and the regular school year.

Gain high school credit while learning hands-on skills.

Off Campus education provides opportunities for students to explore and expand their career interests, skills and knowledge related to work and other life roles.

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Summer school courses are planned based on historical enrollment needs for students at those sites. As such, the first stage of registration included zones to ensure those students have access to the seats that were built with them in mind.

As those students have had enough time to access those seats, as of May 4 we have now opened registration up to any division student, allowing students to register in any available classes across all zones.

What if I registered somewhere else and now see that a spot is open somewhere more desirable?

Students can absolutely transfer with a $60 transfer fee, as long as the student is eligible to register there.

What if I registered before now and don't want to spend another $60 to transfer?

There's no need to make any changes to your registration if you already have a space secured in another location. A transfer fee is only necessary if you'd like to adjust your registration.

What are Zones vs. Catchments?

Zones and your child's designated catchment school are two distinct (separate) boundaries:

• Designated catchment schools are defined by the Division.
• Zones are defined by Metro Continuing Education for the specific purpose of Summer School. As of May 4, 2026, enrollment is no longer restricted by zones.

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