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Summer Skill Builder Programs – Non-Credit

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These learning programs focus on foundational literacy and numeracy skills in combination with engaging activities to keep your student interested in learning this summer.

Registration for these program opens on April 1st and closes on June 9, 2023.

If you’re looking for credit opportunities for your Grade 8 (in 2022-2023) student please see our Reach Ahead program page.

Program Dates and Times

Dates:  Five weeks of programs, starting July 10, 2023

Week 1 – July 10-14
Week 2 – July 17-21
Week 3 – July 24-28
Week 4 – July 31 – August 4
Week 5 – August 8-11

On-Line programs: Synchronous Learning from 9:30 a.m. to Noon daily, in addition to 30 minutes of self-directed activities – mornings only

In-Person programs: Morning programs 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. daily, Afternoon programs 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily

Summer Skill Builder Programs Offered

Week 1 – July 10-14

Week 2 – July 17-21

Week 3 – July 24-28

Week 4 – July 31 – August 4

Week 5 – August 8-11

Morning Programs Morning Programs Morning Programs Morning Programs Morning Programs
Art & Literacy at Bernie Custis SS Art & Literacy at Waterdown DHS Art & Literacy at Nora Henderson SS Art & Literacy at Waterdown DHS Coding & Literacy at Nora Henderson SS
Coding & Numeracy at Nora Henderson SS Fractions Program, Grade 6 & 7 at Nora Henderson SS Fractions Program, Grade 6 & 7 at Saltfleet DHS Fractions Program, Grade 6 & 7 at Bernie Custis SS Skill Builder Literacy, Grade 6 & 7 at Saltfleet DHS
Skill Builder Literacy, Grade 6 & 7 at Saltfleet DHS Skill Builder Literacy, Grade 6 & 7 at Nora Henderson SS Skill Builder Literacy, Grade 6 & 7 at Waterdown DHS Skill Builder Math, Grade 6 & 7 at Nora Henderson SS Skill Builder Math, Grade 6 & 7 at Bernie Custis SS
Basketball & Numeracy at Waterdown DHS Soccer & Numeracy at Nora Henderson SS Soccer & Literacy at Nora Henderson SS Basketball & Literacy at Nora Henderson SS Basketball & Numeracy at Waterdown DHS
Soccer & Literacy at Cathy Wever Volleyball & Numeracy at Bernie Custis SS Volleyball & Literacy at Bernie Custis SS Soccer & Literacy at Saltfleet DHS Soccer & Literacy at Cathy Wever
Soccer & Literacy at Nora Henderson SS Skill Builder Literacy Grade 6 & 7 at Collegiate On-Line Coding and Numeracy Volleyball & Literacy at Cathy Wever Soccer & Numeracy at Nora Henderson SS
Skill Builder Math, Grade 6 & 7  at Collegiate On-Line Coding and Literacy On-Line Skill Builder Literacy, Grade 6 & 7 On-Line Preparation for Grade 9 de-streamed English On-Line Preparation for Grade 9 de-streamed English
On-Line Art & Literacy On-Line Fractions Program On-Line Preparation for Grade 9 de-streamed Math On-Line Preparation for Grade 9 de-streamed Math
On-Line Skill Builder Math, Grades 6 & 7 On-Line Coding and Numeracy
Afternoon Programs Afternoon Programs Afternoon Programs Afternoon Programs Afternoon Programs
Art & Literacy at Nora Henderson SS Art & Literacy at Saltfleet DHS Coding & Numeracy at Nora Henderson SS Art & Literacy at Saltfleet DHS Art & Literacy at Nora Henderson SS
Fractions Program, Grade 6 & 7 at Saltfleet DHS Coding & Numeracy at Waterdown DHS Skill Builder Literacy, Grade 6 & 7 at Saltfleet DHS Basketball & Numeracy at Waterdown DHS Fractions Program, Grade 6 & 7 at Saltfleet DHS
Skill Builder Literacy, Grade 6 & 7 at Waterdown DHS Skill Builder Literacy, Grade 6 & 7 at Bernie Custis SS Skill Builder Math, Grade 6 & 7 at Bernie Custis SS Skill Builder Literacy, Grade 6 & 7 at Bernie Custis SS Skill Builder Literacy, Grade 6 & 7 at Waterdown DHS
Skill Builder Math, Grade 6 & 7 at Bernie Custis SS Skill Builder Math, Grade 6 & 7 at Nora Henderson SS Basketball & Numeracy at Waterdown DHS Volleyball & Numeracy at Nora Henderson SS Volleyball & Numeracy at Bernie Custis SS
Soccer & Literacy at Nora Henderson SS Basketball & Numeracy at Nora Henderson SS Soccer & Literacy at Collegiate Avenue  
Soccer and Numeracy at Collegiate Soccer and Numeracy at Collegiate  

How to Register - HWDSB Students including Adults currently active in Continuing Education Credit Programs

Please complete the Summer Skill Builder Registration Form

Once your registration has been submitted, you’ll receive a copy of your responses.

Deadline for registration is June 9, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Register - NON-HWDSB Students

Grade 6-10 Students from outside HWDSB will need to:

Step 1: REGISTER AS AN HWDSB STUDENT – do this now!

Step 2: Complete the Summer Skill Builder Registration Form

Once your registration has been submitted, you’ll receive a copy of your responses.

Deadline for registration is June 9, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Important Dates and Information

Registration Deadline: Deadline for registration is June 9, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Technical Support: We have arranged for Technical and Course start up support.  To report an issue or to request a password reset, please report your concern at: CLICK HERE – WILL BE ACTIVE JULY 5th

Confirmations: Program requests are subject to Principal approval.  Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel, combine and/or relocate programs based on registration and staffing.  Confirmations and final program information will be sent to families, at the Parent email provided, in Mid-June.

Eligibility

Grade 6 to 12 students not enrolled in an Ontario publicly funded school during the 2022-2023 school year may attend, but a fee of $125 per week/per program (a.m. or p.m.) will apply, and student registration process will be required.

Students from other publicly funded school boards in Ontario are welcome to attend but will be required to complete the student registration process and provide proof of eligibility.

Students are not able to participate in Skill Builder AND International Language Elementary, Reach Ahead and/or Summer School On-Line over the same dates (i.e. in July)

Other Important Information

BEHAVIOUR:  Students enrolled in Summer Programs should make every effort to complete both in class and homework assigned to them.  Students must be respectful of their teachers, fellow classmates and all other program staff.  Parents will be contacted by the teacher and / or Principal should there be any concerns.  Students may be asked to leave the program if there are any concerns.

SUPPORT:  There are no Special Education Resource Teachers available to assist with program modifications / accommodations.  Every effort will be made by the teacher to support and enhance the learning of each student.  Identified students with Individual Education plans are welcome to attend with the above understanding.  HWDSB is committed to protecting your personal information.

Password and Username: Students access their course using their …@hwdsb.on.ca email address. If you need help with your existing Username or a password reset please CLICK HERE to request support   

Technical Support:  To report an issue access an on-line course, please report your concern at: CLICK HERE – WILL BE ACTIVE JULY 10th

Welcome Package: Coming Soon!

Continuing Education reserves the right to combine,  cancel and/or relocate classes or programs.  Affected students would be contacted by email in the event that their course/program is cancelled or modified. 

Students are limited to choose ONE Summer program in July (i.e. ONE OF: Summer School, Summer On-Line, Summer Co-op, Summer Skill Builder, Summer Reach Ahead, Summer International Language Elementary).

We are also offering our ESL Literacy Program – for students in Grades 6-12 from July 5-28, 2022 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – please visit our Summer ESL Literacy Program page for more information and contact your Principal, Guidance Counsellor or ESL Teacher to register.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Continuing Education – Hill Park Learning Centre by phone at 905-561-2190 or e-mail us at ce@hwdsb.on.ca

Updated on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
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