SUMMER 2020
UPGRADE YOUR MARKS FREE UP YOUR TIMETABLE CLASSES LOCATED THROUGHOUT EDMONTON
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OPEN YOUR OPTIONS WITH With Metro Continuing Education’s Summer School, you can complete a 5-credit high school course in four weeks! Choose from a variety of 10-, 20- and 30level subjects to complete required courses, upgrade your marks or create more flexibility in next year’s timetable. Summer School courses are also open to students who need to complete their high school courses for post-secondary pursuits. In addition to Summer School, Metro offers a variety of academic classes for students of all ages throughout the school year. Visit metrocontinuingeducation.ca or pick up a copy the Fall 2020 Academic Success Calendar in August for more details.
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IMPORTANT DATES
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Important Dates Partner Site Locations Course Options Diploma Prep Information & Diploma Exam Schedule Registration & Fee Information
Registrations Open March 1 JUNE 12
JULY 29 - 31
Last day to register for summer evening classes
Diploma Prep courses at Metro (see schedule and registration information on page 4)
JUNE 22 Last day to register online for morning classes. In person and phone registration still available.
JUNE 15 Evening classes begin at Metro Continuing Education
JUNE 26 Last day to register for Summer School classes
JULY 2 Morning (AM) classes begin 1
AUGUST 4 - 13 Diploma exams at Harry Ainlay High School (see exam schedule on page 4) For Summer School 2020, current EPSB students will access Final Progress Reports on SchoolZone after August 1. Metro will mail Final Progress Reports to out of Division students the first week of August. Diploma exam marks from Alberta Education will be available on myPASS approximately 3 ½ weeks after writing.
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Be sure to contact your post-secondary institution to confirm the marks document deadline for your program. Summer School course marks are not guaranteed to be accepted for fall entry into some institutions and programs.
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SUMMER CAREER ACADEMY Earn introductory high school credits and discover exciting career options with Metro’s unique, hands-on Summer Career Academy programs. Learn industryrelated skills, gain practical experience and prepare for the next step in your career pathway. These programs are open to students who have completed grade 9 to students completing grade 12. Weld, meld and create with Artistic Welding, zoom into the entertainment and news industry with Filmmaking 101, express your flair for hair in Shear Genius, or create 2D and 3D masterpieces in the Art & Design Lab. Visit metrocontinuingeducation.ca/academy to explore the 17 diverse careerfocused credit courses you can take this summer.
SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE CREDITS
NEW!
Camp Support & Children’s Programming Work Experience 15, 25, 35 and Metro Summer Camps (Students must have completed grade 9 to participate)
GRADE 9 STUDENT? Please contact the high school you will be attending in September 2020 to see which high school courses you are eligible to take. Some restrictions apply.
Do you have an interest in the field of education, child care or recreation? Gain work experience by engaging with students in Metro Continuing Education’s Grades 1-9 Summer Enrichment Camps. Learn about planning, implementing and leading children’s programming in fun and educational camps this summer! You will work a minimum of 75 hours and earn 3 credits. Interested in summer camps or want to discuss other opportunities to gain work experience credits this summer? Call Metro at 780.428.1111 to make an appointment. Registration approval is required. HCS3000 module must be completed by module or on-line before starting the hours. CAMPS RUN THE FOLLOWING WEEKS:
July 6-10 | July 13-17 | July 20-24 | July 27-31
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COURSE OPTIONS If you are a current or prospective student at one of our partnership schools, we encourage you to take your summer school course(s) at your school or the corresponding host site. Only for students registered at the school for 2020/2021 or the current school year may attend. Registration is open to all students Evening Classes HA
Harry Ainlay 4350 - 111 Street NW
JPP
J. Percy Page 2707 Millwoods Road NW
VIC
Victoria School of the Arts 10210 - 108 Avenue NW
QE
Queen Elizabeth 9425 - 132 Avenue NW
MN
McNally 8440 - 105 Avenue NW
JP
Jasper Place 8950 - 163 Street NW
MAV
Metro Avonmore 7835 - 76 Ave NW
MEL/ EG
M.E. LaZerte / Eastglen 6804 - 144 Avenue NW All classes take place at M.E. LaZerte.
SC / OS
Strathcona / Old Scona 10450 72 Avenue NW All classes take place at Strathcona.
WG
W.P Wagner 6310 Wagner Road NW
RS
Ross Sheppard 13546 - 111 Avenue Alternate schedule. See website.
LO
Lillian Osborne 2019 Leger Road NW
Alberta School for the Deaf 6240-113 St NW ASL 15 and ASL 25 are available to all District students. Please visit our website for details. Argyll 6859 - 100 Avenue NW To view courses available through Argyll, please visit our website. * Students must write a provincial diploma examination. See back cover for dates and times. 3
MORNING (AM) CLASSES
3-CREDIT Jul 2-14 & 15-27, Mon - Fri (9 classes)
5-CREDIT Jul 2-28, Mon - Fri (19 classes)
COURSE
CREDITS PREREQUISITE COURSE
FINE ARTS
Art 10/20/30
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ENGLISH
ESL Level 2 ESL Levels 3/4 ESL Expository English 15/25 English 10-2 English 20-2 English 30-2* English 10-1 English 20-1 English 30-1*
Art 10 - Completed Grade 9 Art 20/30 - Completion of previous level
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Completed junior high or equivalent ESL Levels 2/3 or placement by school ESL 2 or Benchmarked at ESL 3 or 4 Completed Grade 9 Language Arts English 10-2 or English 10-1 English 20-2 or English 20-1 Grade 9 Language Arts (60%+ recommended) English 10-1 or English 20-2 English 20-1 or English 30-2
MATH
Math 15 (10C Prep) Math 10-3 Math 20-3 Math 30-3 Math 10C Math 20-2 Math 30-2* Math 20-1 Math 30-1* Math 31
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Recommended for students with 50 - 65% in Math 9 Completed junior high or equivalent Math 10-3 or Math 10C Math 20-3 Grade 9 Math and graphing calculator Math 10C and graphing calculator Math 20-2 or Math 20-1 and graphing calculator Math 10C (60%+ recommended) and graphing calculator Math 20-1 (60%+ recommended) and graphing calculator Math 30 Pure or Math 30-1
SCIENCES
Science 14 (Science 10 Prep) Science 24 Science 10 Science 20 Science 30* Biology 20 Biology 30* Chemistry 20 Chemistry 30* Physics 20 Physics 30*
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Completed junior high or equivalent Science 14 or Science 10 Grade 9 Science Science 10 Science 20 or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20 Science 10 Biology 20 Science 10 (Math 10C recommended) Chemistry 20 (Math 20-1 or 20-2 recommended) Science 10 (Math 10C recommended) Physics 20 (Math 20-1 recommended)
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Social Studies 10-2 Social Studies 20-2 Social Studies 30-2* Social Studies 10-1 Social Studies 20-1 Social Studies 30-1* Aboriginal Studies 30
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Completed Grade 9 Social Studies Social Studies 10-2 or Social Studies 10-1 Social Studies 20-2 or Social Studies 20-1 Grade 9 Social Studies (60%+ recommended) Social Studies 10-1 or Social Studies 20-2 Social Studies 20-1 or Social Studies 30-2 Aboriginal Studies 20 or Principal approval
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Phys. Ed 10
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Phys. Ed 30
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Completed Grade 9 and Field Trip Consent Form to be completed on your first day of classes Phys. Ed 20
CALM
CALM
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Completed Grade 9
COMBO
Phys. Ed 10 / CALM
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Completed Grade 9
CTS
Computer Science 10/20/30
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Grade 10, prerequisite course
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SUMMER CAREER ACADEMY
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EVENING (PM) CLASSES
6-CREDIT
Jun 15 - Jul 23, Mon - Thu (23 classes) 6:00 - 9:44 pm
Dates vary by location
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HA
JPP
VIC
QE
MN
JP
MEL/EG
SC / OS
WG
RS
MAV
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JULY 2020
All courses take place at Metro | 7835 - 76 Ave NW
BE PREPARED FOR DIPLOMAS
REGISTER EARLY. CLASSES FILL QUICKLY!
COURSE
HRS
DATES
TIME
FEE
English 30-1
6
Wed, Jul 29
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
$59
English 30-2
6
Wed, Jul 29
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
$59
Math 30-1
16
Wed, Jul 29 & Thu, Jul 30 Fri, Jul 31
9:00 am - 3:00 pm 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$119
Math 30-2
16
Wed, Jul 29 & Thu, Jul 30 Fri, Jul 31
9:00 am - 3:00 pm 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$119
Biology 30
16
Wed, Jul 29 & Thu, Jul 30 Fri, Jul 31
9:00 am - 3:00 pm 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$119
Chemistry 30
16
Wed, Jul 29 & Thu, Jul 30 Fri, Jul 31
9:00 am - 3:00 pm 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$119
Physics 30
16
Wed, Jul 29 & Thu, Jul 30 Fri, Jul 31
9:00 am - 3:00 pm 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$119
Science 30
16
Wed, Jul 29 & Thu, Jul 30 Fri, Jul 31
9:00 am - 3:00 pm 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$119
Social Studies 30-1
12
Wed, Jul 29 & Thu, Jul 30
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
$89
Social Studies 30-2
12
Wed, Jul 29 & Thu, Jul 30
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
$89
METRO OFFERS YOU: Qualified & experienced teachers Small class sizes Affordable courses
AUGUST 2020
DIPLOMA EXAMS All exams take place at Harry Ainlay High School | 4350 - 111 Street NW All students are provided with double the official exam writing time.
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DATE
START TIME
COURSE
Tue, Aug 4
Exam begins at 9:00 am
English 30-1, 30-2 Part A
Wed, Aug 5
Exams begin at 9:00 am
Social Studies 30-1 Part A Social Studies 30-2 Part A
Thu, Aug 6
Exam begins at 9:00 am
Math 30-1, 30-2
Fri, Aug 7
Exams begin at 9:00 am
English 30-1, 30-2 Part B
Tue, Aug 11
Exams begin at 9:00 am
Social Studies 30-1, 30-2 Part B
Wed, Aug 12
Exam begins at 9:00 am Exam begins at 1:00 pm
Chemistry 30 Biology 30
Thu, Aug 13
Exam begins at 9:00 am Exam begins at 1:00 pm
Physics 30 Science 30
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PROGRAM Fee Information:
When you register, you are required to pay all fees for each course.
Online
By Phone
In Person
metrocontinuingeducation.ca
780.428.1111 or toll-free 1.877.202.2003
7835 - 76 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta
Students under 20 years old on September 1, 2019:
Students 20 years or older on September 1, 2019:
(Fees include non-refundable $40 program fee)
(Fees include non-refundable $40 program fee)
Must call 780.428.1111 to register.
10 & 20 level courses:*
10 & 20 level courses:**
(Fees include non-refundable $40 program fee)
5-credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 3-credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95 Phys. Ed. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 CALM & Phys. Ed. 10 . . . . . . . . . . $140
30 level courses:*
Art 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95 Phys. Ed. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130 All other 5-credit courses . . . . . . . $140 (Includes $100 refundable book deposit)
Out of District Students: If you do not attend an Edmonton Public School you must provide proof of prerequisite completion (report card or transcript) and I.D. when you register.
5-credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $529 3-credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $346 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $584
30 level courses:**
Art 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $584 Phys. Ed. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $619 All other 5-credit courses . . . . . . . $629 (Includes $100 refundable book deposit)
Argyll Centre: Classes at Argyll Centre are only recommended for current Argyll students and are not available to students 20 years or older on September 1, 2019.
International students with visa status: 10 & 20 level courses:**
5-credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1064 3-credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $667 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1089 Phys. Ed. 10 . . . . . . . . . Credit fee + $60
30 level courses:**
Art 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1089 Phys. Ed. 30 . . . . . . . . . Credit fee + $90 All other 5-credit courses . . . . . . $1164 (Includes $100 refundable book deposit)
** Withdrawals: If you withdraw before your class begins your $40 program fee will be withheld. If you complete a withdrawal form after the starting date of class, but before the start of the 4th class, over 20 students only will be refunded 50 percent of their tuition fees. The $40 program fee will be withheld. No refunds will be issued after the 4th class. The $100 textbook deposit, if applicable, will be refunded upon return of books.
CANCELLATIONS
YOU’VE GOT THE INFO – NOW WHAT?
Metro reserves the right to cancel any class. All efforts will be made to accommodate the student at another site. If Metro cancels a class, a full refund will be issued. Refunds take up to four weeks for processing through Edmonton Public Schools Financial Services.
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Transfers A $40 processing fee per class is charged for a student-requested transfer.
Course Load One 5-credit course or two 3-credit courses is a maximum load for summer learning. For classroom-based courses full attendance is required and is essential for success.
Special Accommodations If you require special provisions,
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Go online to metrocontinuingeducation.ca to learn more
please contact a Metro counsellor at 780.428.1111.
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Attendance For classroom-based courses, students must attend all classes. Non-attendance does not constitute a withdrawal. A final mark will not appear on transcripts of students who withdraw on or before the 4th class.
SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL 2020
Talk to your school counsellor
Register for your summer course online, by phone, or in person
Up-to-the-minute course and registration information is available at metrocontinuingeducation.ca. METRO OFFICE HOURS
EDMONTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, METRO CONTINUING EDUCATION
REGISTRATION & CUSTOMER SERVICE
7835 - 76 Ave NW Edmonton AB T6C 2N1
780.428.1111 or toll-free 1.877.202.2003
March - June Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
July - August Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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at Metro Spark your imagination, develop your knowledge and discover new hobbies in engaging and trendy elementary and junior high summer camps.
Learn industry-related skills, gain practical experience, and earn high school credits with hands-on one- and two-week career-focused classes.
Complete a 5-credit high school course in four weeks! Free up next year’s timetable or upgrade your marks.
Embrace lifelong learning, unleash your creativity, delight your taste buds or elevate your career with new workplace skills.
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PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2020