NEW FOR SUMMER 2025!
Looking to upgrade a Grade 12 mark?
Summer School Upgrade applications are now open!
Application deadline for Summer School Upgrades is July 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
If you are unsatisfied with your grade for a Grade 12 course, here’s your chance for a redo! Boost your university prospects this summer with the Summer School Upgrades Program!
Running July 15–25, 2025, Grade 12 University English, maths and sciences are being offered (see list of courses below). If you passed your course but didn’t reach your target grade, this is your opportunity to improve your mark before the final August university application update. Your upgraded mark will be reported to the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), giving you the best chance at your preferred university program.
The Upgrade Program is open to HWDSB Students only. Students can improve the grade from one (1) Grade 12 course by taking an Upgrade course.
See below for application details and list of available courses.
Note: Students must have already passed the course in order to register for an Upgrade course.
Summer School Upgrade Program Information
Summer School Upgrade applications are now open!
Application deadline for the Summer School Upgrade Program is July 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Dates: July 15 – 25, 2025
Tutoring: Real-time, live support for online courses will be available on MS Teams for one hour each day. Teachers will notify their students of their office hours.
Course work deadline: Final submission date for all course work and quizzes is July 25, 2025.
Note: Students must have passed the course in order to register for an Upgrade course.
Summer School Upgrade Program - List of Courses
| Course Name |
Course Code |
| Grade 12 English (University) | ENG4U |
| Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors (University) | MCV4U |
| Grade 12 Data Management (University) | MDM4U |
| Grade 12 Advanced Functions (University) | MHF4U |
| Grade 12 Biology (University) | SBI4U |
| Grade 12 Chemistry (University) | SCH4U |
Note: Students must have passed the course in order to register for an Upgrade course.
How to Apply for a Summer School Upgrades Course
Students must have passed the course during the 2024-2025 school year in order to register for an Upgrade course.
Course selection in myBlueprint is now open!
These courses are labeled as UPGRADE in myBlueprint.
If you have any questions or concerns about your course selection, please contact your Guidance Counsellor.
Once your Course Selection Form has been submitted, you’ll receive a copy of your responses. Either your school Guidance Counsellor or the CE Guidance Counsellor will review and validate your course selection. If they have any concerns, they will contact you.
Application deadline for the Upgrade Program is July 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Other Important Information
Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel classes/programs based on interest and/or staffing. Affected students will be contacted by email in the event that their course/program is cancelled. Students are limited to choose ONE upgrade or Summer School course each year.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Continuing Education by phone at 905-561-2190 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2025.