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Summer School

Please read the information below, including the Summer School brochure that applies to you or your child, click on the appropriate link below for more information, and finally, click on the "Summer School Registration Procedures" link for the step by step instructions on how to register. 

The Victoria Park High School Summer School program is a student centered program that offers flexibility and a compressed timeline for course work. It enables students to remain on target with their academic goals throughout their school career. Whether that goals involves  improving marks, accelerating timelines, opening up some flexibility in their home-school schedule, earning additional credits, completing courses within a different context without peer pressures or social anxieties, or just keeping focused throughout the first part of summer, our Summer School program is designed to meet the needs of students. 

Summer School starts on the first of May each year and runs until the end of July. The comprehensive course offerings allow students to tailor their needs to meet their specific goals each year, eventually culminating in their high school graduation. Click here for a quick video explaining the benefits of Summer School.

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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SUMMER SCHOOL?

If you are motivated, organized, and can follow a timeline, you should successfully achieve your goal for summer school. Remember that you have from the time of registration, to July 22 to complete your course and write any exams by July 24th.

Please note: Closure Dates

We are closed on July 1, 12, and 19 & 26. Please arrange drop off and pick up of DL materials around these dates.

SUMMER SCHOOL FEES

  • If you were 19 years of age or under on September 1, 2023, fees are: $150.00 with  $50 refunded once materials are returned.
  • If you were 20 years of age or older on September 1, 2023, fees are:
    $100 per credit (core courses $500)
  • Registration will not proceed until fees are paid in full.
  • Withdrawal refunds will not be issued for DL courses.

Other course Fees:

  • $25 HCS 3000
  • $50 CALM 20
  • $50 PE 10 or 20
    • $75 for any two or three courses in this list.

WHEN IS SUMMER SCHOOL?

Registrations are accepted between May 1 and June 7, 2024 for academic courses, and extended to June 21, 2024 for option courses. You may begin your course upon registration. All coursework must be completed by Monday July 22. July 23 and 24 are test writing days only. Marks will be submitted to Alberta Education on July 25, 2024.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Please click on the Summer School Registration Procedures link below and follow the instructions closely.
*Fees must be paid in full before starting the course

REGISTRATION TO BEGIN APRIL 22, 2024.

CAN I TAKE MORE THAN ONE CLASS?

Usually you can take one core class in summer; however, an appropriate course load and schedule will be developed at the intake meeting.

WHAT IS THE METHOD OF INSTRUCTION?

Courses are completed with hard copy materials and with one-to-one teacher support as needed in-person and/or through an online communication tool like Teams, email, or phone.

WHAT COURSES CAN I TAKE?

  • English 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2
  • Social 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2
  • Math 10-C, 10-3, 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, 30-3 (no Diploma)
  • Science 10, 14, 24
  • Bio, Chem, Physics 20
  • Forensic Science 25 (3 credits), 35 (3 credits)
  • Phys. Ed. 10, 20 (3 or 5 credits)
  • CALM (3 credits)
  • Reading 15 (3 credits)
  • Learning Strategies 15 (3 credits)
  • Aboriginal Studies 10, 20 (3 credits)
  • General and Personal Psychology 20 (3 credits)
  • Abnormal Psychology 35 (3 credits)
  • Experimental Psychology 30 (3 credits)
  • World Geography 30 (3 credits)
  • HCS 3000 (1 credit)
  • HSS 1010 (1 credit)
  • CTR 1010 (1 credit)

Diploma Courses

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WHEN IS SUMMER SCHOOL?

Registrations will be accepted between May 1 and June 29, 2024. Classes begin Tuesday, July 2, and end Thursday, July 25. Classes run Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Students have access to tutorial time from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm on those days.

*Except for the first week where classes will run Tuesday July 2 - Friday July 5. 

 

SUMMER SCHOOL FEES                

If you were 19 years of age or under on Sept. 1, 2023, your fees are:  $ 150.00 with $50 refunded once materials are returned.

If you were  20 years of age or older on Sept. 1, 2023, your fees are:  $500.00

Note: In order to write your final exam and receive your final grade, all school materials must be returned.

*Withdrawal refunds will not be issued after June 14.

 

WHAT COURSES CAN I TAKE?

  • English 30-1
  • English 30-2
  • Social Studies 30-1
  • Social Studies 30-2
  • Math 30-1
  • Math 30-2
  • Biology 30
  • Chemistry 30
  • Physics 30

SUMMER DIPLOMA EXAMS

Victoria Park High School is the host site for the August Diploma Exams.  The dates range from Tuesday, August 1, to Thursday, August 9.

  • ELA Part A - Aug 1 - 9:00 AM Start
  • Social Part A - Aug 2 - 9:00 AM Start
  • Math - Aug 6 - 9:00 AM Start
  • Social Part B-Aug 6 1:00 PM Start
  • ELA Part B - Aug 7 - 9:00 AM Start
  • Chemistry - Aug 8 9:00 AM Start
  • Biology - Aug 8 1:00 PM Start
  • Physics - Aug 9 9:00 AM Start

 

Will Diploma Exams run this semester?

Yes, Diploma Exams are going to be administered. 

 

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Please click on the Summer School Registration Procedures link below and follow the instructions closely.

 

Victoria Park High School reserves the right to cancel any Diploma course prior to the Summer Session should there be insufficient enrolments. If this becomes the case, we will cancel the course prior to June 21, contact students to inform them, and issue a full refund.

Summer School Registration Procedures

Please follow the instructions below. 

 

  1. Please call the office after April 22 at 403-327-3945 to book your Summer School intake meeting with an administrator. 
  2. The last week of April (22-30) is reserved for VPHS students who are wanting Intake appointments for Summer School
  3. May 1 - Intakes are open to ALL students