Summer School

Upgrade your marks and get ahead in just four weeks!

Here’s how it happened last year, so you can see how we may structure Summer School in 2024.

Check back in the spring for updated information for Summer 2024.

Tentative Registration-opening Date: April 4th, 2024 at 8:30 am

Summer School will run from July 2 through July 26, 2024.

Make the most of your summer

Our summer school classes give you the ability to prepare for the year ahead, lighten your schedule, or upgrade a class in just 4 weeks.

Small class sizes
Experienced instructors
Affordable pricing
Summer School 2023

Edmonton Public Schools is excited to offer summer school programming in 2023.

All courses (with the exception of Physical Education 10 and Math 15) will be delivered online.

We are dedicated to offering high quality summer high school programming!

Summer School 2023 is open to:

Students who are under 20 years old on September 1, 2022

Criteria:

  • Current Edmonton Public School student
  • OR Student will be attending an Edmonton Public School in September 2023
Students who are over 20 years old on September 1, 2022

Criteria:

  • Only for 30-level courses
  • AND Student has taken another Metro class within the 2022-23 school year

 

Let’s get started!

Registration for Summer School 2023 opens on April 26, 2023. Students are encouraged to register at their home school site if the course they want is available, but are able to register at any division site.

Can’t wait to see you (virtually)

All courses (with the exception of the classes listed below) will be delivered online.

  • Physical Education 10 will be delivered as an onsite, in-person class.
  • Math 15 will be offered online or as an onsite, in-person class.

Schedule it in

Register starting April 26th, 2023 through Metro Continuing Education.

  • 5-credit classes | July 4-28 (19 days) from 9am to 1pm
  • 3-credit classes | July 4-14 | July 18-28 (9 days) from 9am to 2pm

Register as early as possible to secure your course, as space is limited.

  • The online registration deadline is June 28 (at 11:59pm) for all session one and five-credit courses.
  • The online registration deadline is July 13 (at 11:59pm) for all session two courses.

From July 1 to 3, students will receive an invite to their Google Classroom on their EPS share account.

Summer school 2023 sites

Although all courses (with the exception of Physical Education 10 and Math 15) are online, students are encouraged to register at their home school site if the course is available. If a course is not available at your home school, all ten sites are open for registration. Summer School 2023 sites are:

Harry Ainlay

Jasper Place

J. Percy Page

Lillian Osborne

McNally

M.E. LaZerte

Queen Elizabeth

Ross Sheppard

Strathcona

W.P. Wagner

How it will work

Read on for further details on how summer school will work.

The details

  • Curriculum delivery of 5-credit courses will follow a rigorous 19-day schedule. Students will be accountable to attend their online class and engage in a variety of learning activities for approximately 3-4 hours per day.
  • The expectation is that student cameras are on during synchronous activities to foster active participation and community building.
  • Classes will start at 9am each day with a live lesson. The remainder of the day will include live connection points with a teacher, as well as time for students to work on their own. Additional tasks will need to be completed outside of the scheduled time.
    • CALM courses will follow the same format, but will run on a 9-day schedule.
    • Physical Education 10 will be run in person, also on a 9-day schedule.
  • 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.
  • Summer School courses will be delivered on the G Suite (Google Classroom) platform.

August diploma exams

Students are required to write diploma exams in all 30-level courses. Students must be available to write the exam in person on the scheduled dates.

Location: Harry Ainlay School

CourseDates (2023)Time
English 30-1 & 30-2 Part ATuesday, August 19:00am - 12:00pm
Social Studies 30-1 Part AWednesday, August 29:00am - 12:00pm
Social Studies 30-2 Part AWednesday, August 29:00am - 11:30am
Math 30-1 & 30-2Thursday, August 39:00am - 12:00pm
English 30-1 & 30-2 Part BFriday, August 49:00am - 12:00pm
Social Studies 30-1 & 30-2 Part BTuesday, August 89:00am - 11:30am
Chemistry 30Wednesday, August 99:00am - 12:00pm
Biology 30Wednesday, August 91:00pm - 4:00pm
Physics 30Thursday, August 109:00am - 12:00pm
Science 30Thursday, August 101:00pm - 4:00pm

The course line-up

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.

Grade 9 students

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 regular school year. If a student only does one through summer school, they will need to pick up the other during the regular school year.

Grade 9 students registering in core courses are advised to choose a subject where they feel confident and have demonstrated past success. Metro will be reviewing all registrations to ensure students are in a course that will offer a pathway to success.

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Technology requirements

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). Tablets and cell phones are not recommended as they cannot support the programs students are required to use.

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.

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