May 3rd, 2017

Voluntary summer programs are available for Grades 7 and 8 students in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy or ESL (English as a Second Language). There is also a program, Reach Ahead (a credit course), available to grade 8 students to help with the transition to secondary school.

 

Registration forms need to be returned to Doon P.S. by Friday, May 19^th for all programs EXCEPT Reach Ahead which are due June 16^th.

 

Summer School registration forms are now available. Forms will be sent home this week with students who teachers feel may benefit.  If your child does not receive a registration form and you would like one and/ or you would like more information, please call Ms. Lussier, our Guidance Contact. Students may also pick up registration forms from Ms. Lussier in the Guidance Office.

 

More information is also available on our board website using the link

https://www.wrdsb.ca/continuing-education/summer-school/elementary-summer-school

 

Summer school programs focus on “improving student achievement, building and consolidating student knowledge and confidence and providing a positive school experience”.

Program Name	Program Description	Location/ Schedule
Grade 7 or 8 High School Prep- Literacy	-designed to consolidate literacy skills (e.g., will include lit circles, read alouds, writer’s workshop)	Jacob Hespeler   July 10- July28   8:15am to 12:30pm
Grade 7 or 8 High School Prep- Numeracy	-designed to consolidate numeracy skills -focus is on number sense and patterning/ algebra strands	Jacob Hespeler   July 10- July 28   8:15am to 12:30pm
Grade 7 or 8 ESL Language Support	-focus is on communication and introducing students to programs and supports in the community	Jacob Hespeler .July 10 – July 28   8:15am to 12:30pm
Grade 8 only- Reach Ahead	-designed to build connections, increase confidence and give students a taste of the high school experience -a little time spent on basic literacy/ numeracy skills, but focus is learning skills and transition -students earn a high school credit (GLS)	– depends on enrollment, Jacob Hespeler or for our students; also offered at SJAM, Cameron Heights July 4- July 28 8:30am to 3:00pm

General Program Info.

• daily attendance is required, students may only miss 2 classes
• bus transportation is provided for students who attend Doon’s home summer school. (Jacob Hespeler). Students will receive busing information in June. Students may attend other locations if they choose (Cameron Heights), but families would need to provide their own transportation.