Summer School 2022

eLearning courses are recommended for secondary school students who wish to earn a high school credit in a course they have not previously studied or wish to repeat in full. eLearning courses are supported by a teacher in the D2L Brightspace platform. Learning is in asynchronous/flex time mode, not in real time. Students should expect to spend 30 hours per week dedicated to regular eLearning courses (15 hours per week for Extended eLearning courses). 

Three sessions are available:

• eLearning July (July 6 – July 29) Courses (Civics: July 6 - 18, Careers: July 19 - 29)
  
• eLearning August (Aug 2 – Aug 25) Courses (Civics: Aug 2 - 12, Careers: Aug 15 - 25)
  
• eLearning Extended (July 6 – Aug 25) Courses
  
• See All eLearning Course Descriptions (July, August and Extended)

Please read the eLearning Student Guide before registering. 

DDSB Student Registration | Non-DDSB Student Registration 

Full credit courses are open to all students who, wish to take a secondary school credit that they have not previously taken or have taken previously and wish to repeat the full course.  A maximum of one credit can be earned during the summer session. The expectation is that students are in class, on site Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:15 PM. 

One session is available: 

Credit Recovery courses are available for DDSB students who, during the preceding two school years, have been unsuccessful in one or two courses. The student must take the same course grade and stream that was previously taken. A maximum of two credits can be recovered during the summer session. The expectation is that students are in class or online during class time from 8:30 AM to 2:15 PM, Monday to Friday. 

Credit Upgrading courses are available for DDSB students who, during the preceding two school years, have been successful in one or two courses, but who feel they have instructional gaps in those courses that may impact their future studies. The student must take the same course grade and stream that was previously taken. Courses will not result in additional credits towards the overall credit count. Grade 9/10 course marks will replace the existing mark on the student transcript. Grade 11/12 course marks will show as a second attempt on the student transcript. The expectation is that students are in class or online during class time from 8:30 AM to 2:15 PM, Monday to Friday. 

Two semesters are available:

Credit Upgrading Semester 1 (July 6 – 18) Courses (Civics: July 6 - 12, Careers: July 12 - 18)

• • In Person Courses
  • Online Synchronous Courses

 Credit Upgrading Semester 2 (July 19 – 29) Courses (Civics: July 19 - 25, Careers: July 25 - 29)

• • In Person Courses
  • Online Synchronous Courses

 See All Credit Upgrading Course Descriptions (July, August and Extended)

Please read the Credit Upgrading Student Guide before registering. Registration is not open to elementary school students.

DDSB Student Registration 

Summer Meaningful Innovative Learning Experience (SMILE)  is an in person or online synchronous/real time program for students who have completed grade 6, 7, or 8 in the previous school year. The program teaches students science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Students will expand and build on the information learned in the previous school year. Students entering grade 9 will have an opportunity to prepare for the new de-streamed curriculum. The expectation is that students are in class or online during class time from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday to Friday. 

Getting Ready for High School - In-person delivery (Synchronous/Real Time delivery for future DDSB@Home students) - Elementary 

The Getting Ready for High School (GR4HS) program is open to students entering grade 9 at DDSB secondary schools in September. It provides a brief introduction to the Grade 9 English andmathematics curriculum, as well as study skills, time management, and provides steps to success. The program also allows students to become familiar with their new school and prepares them for the transition from elementary school to secondary school. The expectation is that students are in class (online for DDSB@Home) from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday to Thursday (Monday to Wednesday for schools on the modified calendar). 

Durham Continuing Education is pleased to partner with the Durham Region Police Service to offer a unique opportunity to youth in Durham Region. Youth In Policing is a paid employment opportunity for youth between the ages of 15 - 18 years. Successful hires will also complete concurrent cooperative education credit(s) offered by Durham Continuing Education.  

Boyd Archeological Field School (Boyd AFS) - (Asynchronous/Flex Time and In Person)  

Durham Continuing Education in partnership with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority, offers students 15 – 21 years of age the opportunity to learn about archeology while working on a real archeological dig site in Clarmont Ontario. Successful participants will earn a co-op credit and an interdisciplinary studies credit that combines history and social science curriculum. The program content is delivered by OCT qualified teachers and licensed archeologists. For more information and to register for this program please visit the Boyd AFS website. 

Cooperative Education and Specialist High Skills Major Cooperative Education (SHSM) - DDSB students only 

This program is recommended for secondary students who wish to gain up to two credits through experiential learning.  This program combines online synchronous/real time instruction via Google Classroom with on-site practical work experience.  Students can explore future careers or fulfil co-op requirements for Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs.   Up to two credits will be granted upon successful completion of the course.

Adult English as a Second Language (Adult ESL - Non-Credit) (Online Synchronous/Real Time Delivery only) 

Adult ESL summer school will be offered virtually from July 4 to 29, 2022. Classes are held Monday to Friday from 8:30 - 11:30 am and 12:00 - 2:30 pm. The program will be delivered in an online synchronous/real-time model. Students will require a laptop or tablet and internet access to participate in this program.