2017
Free Up your Timetable Upgrade your marks Classes Conveniently Located Throughout Edmonton
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In addition to Summer School, Metro offers a variety of academic classes for students of all ages throughout the school year. Visit our website at metrocontinuingeducation.ca for more information, or pick up a copy of our Fall 2017 Academic Success Calendar in August for more details.
High School Credit Whether you are upgrading your marks, completing prerequisites for your next level of education or looking to free up your timetable, Metro Continuing Education offers a variety of options year-round for high school credit courses.
Program Options include: In Class Programs:
Summer School:
• Evening Classes (Monday / Wednesday or Tuesday / Thursday) and Saturday Classes offered in Fall and Winter.
Fast Track Program:
• Complete a 3, 5 or 6 credit course in less than four weeks during the summer at one of Metro’s many partner locations around Edmonton.
Self-Directed Learning:
• Complete a 5-credit course in eight weeks by attending class two evenings and Saturday every week (offered in Fall and Winter).
• For students 20 years of age and older, Self-Directed Learning gives you the ability to set your own pace and work independently through the materials.
Brain Booster Diploma Exam Prep Let Metro help you prepare for your diploma exams! Review major topics, write sample exams and learn exam writing strategies. Sessions are offered in January, June and July. See page 4 for additional details.
Academic Success Series Metro’s Academic Success Series courses help students develop the performance skills needed for reaching their educational and future goals. Topics include: • Study Skills • Exam Writing Strategies
• Time & Organizational Management • Managing Stress
“Metro Continuing Education helped me get one step closer to my post-secondary education. With free tutor sessions, as well as great diploma prep courses, my fast-tracked course was a breeze. The teachers are all extremely friendly which makes it easy to ask for help when it is needed.” — Metro Student
Table of Contents Important Dates Partner Site Locations Course Options
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Brain Booster Diploma Prep Information & Diploma Exam Schedule
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Registration & Fee Information
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Important Dates
Summer School 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 30- level 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. See p. 2-3 for course options.
PARTNER LOCATIONS
JUNE 16 Last day to register for evening classes
JUNE 18 Last day to register online for morning classes. In person and phone registration still available.
If you are a current or prospective student at one of our partnership schools, (see following page) we encourage you to take your summer school course(s) at your school or the corresponding host site listed on page 2. Please see the following pages for location and course information.
JUNE 19 Evening classes begin at Metro Continuing Education
JUNE 26 Last day to register for Summer School classes
JULY 4 Morning (AM) classes begin
JULY 28 - 30 Diploma Prep courses at Metro (see schedule and registration information on page 4)
AUGUST 1 - 10 Diploma exams at Harry Ainlay High School (see exam schedule on page 4)
AUGUST 9 Metro mails Summer School results
AUGUST 18 Diploma exam marks from Alberta Education are available from myPASS
Grade 9 Student? Please contact the high school you will be attending in September 2017 to see which high school courses you are eligible to take. Some restrictions apply.
Register online metrocontinuingeducation.ca or call 780.428.1111 (toll free 1.877.202.2003)
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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Morning (AM) classes
Course Options Only for students registered at the school for 2017/2018 or the current school year may attend. Registration is open to all students Evening Classes HA / LO
Harry Ainlay / Lilian Osborne 4350 - 111 Street NW All classes take place at Harry Ainlay.
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.
CH
Centre High Suite 200, 10310 - 102 Avenue NW
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 Alternative scheduling. See website for details.
Argyll 6859 - 100 Avenue NW To view courses available through Argyll, please visit our website. Braemar If you are a Braemar student, please contact your school office for course details. * Students must write a provincial diploma examination. See back cover for dates and times. Work Experience Credits Registration approval is required. Call Metro at 780.428.1111 for an appointment. 2 Metro Summer High School 2017
CLASS Times vary by location. Visit 5-Credit 3-Credit our for DETAILS. Jul 4 - 28, Mon - Fri (19 classes) Jul 4 - 14, & 17 - 27, Monwebsite - Fri (9 classes) Course
Credits Prerequisite Course
FINE ARTS
Art 10/20/30
ENGLISH ESL Level 2 ESL Levels 3/4 English 10-2 English 20-2 English 30-2* English 10-1 English 20-1 English 30-1*
5
Art 10 - Completed Grade 9, Art 20/30 - Completion of previous level
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Completed junior high or equivalent ESL Levels 2/3 or placement by school 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 10-3 Math 20-3 Math 30-3 Math 10C Math 20-2 Math 30-2* Math 20-1 Math 30-1* Math 31
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
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* Computer Science 10/20
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
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) Completed Grade 9
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
5 5 5 5 5 5 5
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 Completed Grade 9 Social Studies
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Phys. Ed 10 Phys. Ed 10 Phys. Ed 30
5 3 5
Completed Grade 9 and Field Trip Consent Form to be completed on your first day of classes Phys. Ed 20
CALM
CALM
3
Completed Grade 9
COMBO
Phys. Ed 10 / CALM
6
Completed Grade 9
Register online metrocontinuingeducation.ca or call 780.428.1111 (toll free 1.877.202.2003)
Evening (PM) classes
6-CREDIT
Jun 19 - Jul 27, Mon - Thu (23 classes) 6:00 - 9:44 pm
Dates vary by location
HA / LO
JPP
VIC
QE
MN
JP
MEL/EG
CH
WG
RS
SC / OS
MAV
Register online metrocontinuingeducation.ca or call 780.428.1111 (toll free 1.877.202.2003)
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Be
Prepared for Diplomas
Diploma Exam Prep
July 2017
All courses take place at Metro | 7835 - 76 Ave NW COURSE
Metro offers you: Qualified & experienced teachers Small class sizes
HRS
DATES
TIME
FEE
English 30-1
6
Sat Jul 29
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
$29
English 30-2
6
Sat Jul 29
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
$29
Math 30-1
20
Fri Jul 28, Sat Jul 29 & Sun Jul 30
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
$99
Math 30-2
20
Fri Jul 28, Sat Jul 29 & Sun Jul 30
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
$99
Biology 30
20
Fri Jul 28, Sat Jul 29 & Sun Jul 30
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
$99
Chemistry 30
20
Fri Jul 28, Sat Jul 29 & Sun Jul 30
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
$99
Physics 30
20
Fri Jul 28, Sat Jul 29 & Sun Jul 30
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
$99
Science 30
20
Fri Jul 28, Sat Jul 29 & Sun Jul 30
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
$99
Social Studies 30-1
12
Sat Jul 29 & Sun Jul 30
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
$59
Social Studies 30-2
12
Sat Jul 29 & Sun Jul 30
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
$59
Affordable courses
Diploma Exams
August 2017
All exams take place at Harry Ainlay High School | 4350 - 111 Street NW Date
Time
Course
Tue Aug 1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
English 30-1, 30-2 Part A
Wed Aug 2
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Social Studies 30-1 Part A Social Studies 30-2 Part A
Thu Aug 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
English 30-1, 30-2 Part B
Fri Aug 4
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Social Studies 30-1, 30-2 Part B
Tue Aug 8
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Math 30-1, 30-2
Wed Aug 9
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Physics 30 Biology 30
Thu Aug 10
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Chemistry 30 Science 30
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Register online metrocontinuingeducation.ca or call 780.428.1111 (toll free 1.877.202.2003)
REGISTRATION 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, 2016:
Students 20 years or older on September 1, 2016:
(Fees include non-refundable $30 registration fee)
(Fees include non-refundable $30 registration fee)
International students with visa status: Must call 780.428.1111 to register.
(Fees include non-refundable $30 registration fee)
10 & 20 level courses:*
10 & 20 level courses:**
10 & 20 level courses:**
5-credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60
5-credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $519
5-credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1054
3-credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60
3-credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $336
3-credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $657
1-credit (1 module) . . . . . . . . . . . $145
Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $544
1-credit ( 1 module) . . . . . . . . . . . $244
(Includes $100 refundable book deposit)
Phys. Ed. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $366
(Book deposit may be required)
Additional modules . . . . . . . . . . $15/ea
Phys. Ed. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $579
Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1079
Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85
CALM & Phys. Ed. 10 . . . . . . . . . . $672
Phys. Ed. 10 . . . . . . . . . Credit fee + $30
Phys. Ed. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90
30 level courses:**
Phys. Ed. 30 . . . . . . . . . Credit fee + $60
Phys. Ed. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120 CALM & Phys. Ed. 10 . . . . . . . . . . $120
30 level courses:* All 5-credit courses . . . . . . . . . . . $160 (Includes $100 refundable book deposit)
Argyll Centre: Fees may vary for 10-, 20- and 30-level courses. Please refer to metrocontinuingeducation.ca or call 780.428.1111 for more information.
Out of District Students: If you did not attend an Edmonton Public School you must provide proof (report card or transcript) of prerequisite completion when you register. * Withdrawals: If you withdraw before your class begins your $30 registration fee will be withheld. If you complete a withdrawal form after the starting date of class the $30 registration fee and $30 material fee will be withheld. The $100 textbook deposit, if applicable, will be refunded upon return of books.
All 5-credit courses . . . . . . . . . . . $619 (Includes $100 refundable book deposit)
CALM & Phys. Ed. 10 . . . . . . . . . . $1314
30 level courses:** All 5-credit courses . . . . . . . . . . $1154
Argyll Centre: Classes at Argyll Centre are not available to students 20 years or older on September 1, 2016.
(Includes $100 refundable book deposit)
Diploma Exam Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
** Withdrawals: If you withdraw before your class begins your $30 registration fee will be withheld. If you complete a withdrawal form after the starting date of class, but before the start of the 4th class, you will be refunded 50 percent of your tuition fees. The $30 registration fee and $30 material 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 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.
Transfers A $30 processing fee per class is charged for a student-
Special Needs If you require special provisions, please contact a
requested transfer.
Metro counsellor at 780.428.1111.
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.
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.
Register online metrocontinuingeducation.ca or call 780.428.1111 (toll free 1.877.202.2003)
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You’ve got the info — now what?
1
Talk to your school counsellor
2
Go online to metrocontinuingeducation.ca to learn more
3
Register for your summer course online, by phone, or in person
Summer High School 2017 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
Metro Office Hours March - June Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
July - August Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Up-to-the-minute course and registration information is available at metrocontinuingeducation.ca.
Published February 2017