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Alternative & Continuing Education / Summer Semester


Click here for the Alternative & Continuing Education website.

 

Adult Education

The Adult Education Program is primarily for use by adults, over the age of 18, who wish to upgrade their academic credentials or complete their secondary education.

 

Alternative Education

Programs are available to assist students who have experienced difficulty in a traditional secondary school setting and who are in need of an alternative program delivery model. Students are referred to these programs by their home school principal. Information on available programs can be obtained from Student Services.

 

Credit Courses

Secondary school credit courses can be attained in two ways: independent study or teacher-directed. Teacher-directed classes have a minimum student enrollment requirement. Course offerings and registration dates will be advertised.

 

Literacy and Basic Skills

This program is available to students not currently enrolled in regular day school. An individualized program tailored to the student's needs allows for continuous intake. Each student's program is supervised by qualified instructors. Programs are available in several locations throughout the District.

 

International Language

Ministry of Education funding is available for community groups who would like to initiate after school Heritage Language programs for elementary school-aged children. Contact either Alternative and Continuing Education Centres listed below for more information.

 

Summer Semester

Summer Semester may offer secondary credit upgrading, secondary new credit courses, remedial elementary, and adult education. Courses vary in length and begin early in July. More information is available from one of the offices listed below or from the Student Services department at any secondary school.

 

Summer Semester Brochure - 2011

 

For information about continuing education or summer semester programs, please contact the campus nearest you.


Chatham Campus
Kent Skills Centre
35 Creek Road
Chatham, ON  N7M 5J3		 519-351-9540
Principal:
Secretary:
Sarnia Campus
660 Oakdale Ave.,
Sarnia, ON  N7V 2A9		 519-383-8787
Principal:
Secretary:

Summer Semester Information

 

Summer Semester 2011, in partnership with St. Clair Catholic District School Board will operate under the umbrella of the Lambton Kent District School Board’s Alternative and Continuing Education Program.

  • Adolescent and adult students who are residents of Chatham-Kent or Sarnia/Lambton are eligible to attend.
  • Program options will include Upgrade and New Credit course offerings. Listed courses will run pending sufficient enrollment.
  • Most students will be allowed to complete one credit at summer semester. The only exception is for students eligible for Civics (CHV2O) and Career Studies (GLC2O).
  • All credit courses will have formal examinations. Students must attend either centralized locations to write final exams. Date of exams will be determined by the Summer Semester Program Leaders. Tutors will be available at SCITS and JMSS for the duration of the Summer Semester.

Summer Semester Brochure

 

Upgrade Courses

 

A minimum of 55 hours of instruction is required to qualify for an upgrading credit. Course content has been chosen to ensure core concepts are delivered.

Students who have passed a course but wish to upgrade their mark are eligible for an upgrading opportunity.  For students who have not successfully completed a course, eligibility is determined by the administration of the home school.

  • Course material will be delivered in an e-Learning format.
  • All students are required to attend an orientation, and begin working on the course, at one of the Summer Semester locations from July 5-8.
  • It is recommended that all students work from a Summer Semester location for the remainder of the program, but will have the option to work from home, with the exception of the orientation and final exam which must be completed at a Summer Semester location.
  • Daily attendance will be taken via the e-Learning classroom.
  • The Summer Semester sites will be open every day, during scheduled hours, allowing students to drop in for teacher assistance or to use computers.

New Credit Courses

 

A minimum of 110 hours of instruction is required to qualify for an upgrading credit.

  • Course material will be delivered in an e-Learning format, and all students are required to attend an orientation, and begin working on the course, at one of the Summer Semester locations.
  • Students are required to attend a 1 day face to face orientation at either SCITS or JMSS from 8:00am – 2:00 pm.
  • Students will be encouraged to work from a Summer Semester location for the remainder of the program, but will have the option to work from home, with the exception of the final exam which must be written from a Summer Semester location.
  •  Daily attendance will be taken via the e-Learning classroom.  

Registration Procedure

 

SSeS (Student Success eSolution – registration website) https://elearningstudents.ca/ Students, parents and counselors can view course offerings by clicking the link “View the 2010-11 Course Offerings here”.

  1. To apply for a course, students must click the “Student’s” button on the SSeS and create an account or login if in an account has already been created.
  2. A student can apply for one course in the SSeS (exception CHV2O and GLC2O). The counsellor at the student’s home school will then accept or decline the application within the SSeS, based on eligibility and pre-requisites and after consultation with the Principal or designate.
  3. The registration deadline is June 30, 2011.  

Summer Semester Locations

 

Until June 28, direct summer semester inquiries to:

  • Alternative & Continuing Education Centre (519-383-8787) in Sarnia,
  • Kent Skills Centre (519-351-9540) in Chatham,

Beginning June 29, direct inquires to the Summer Semester locations:

  • Sarnia Collegiate I & TS,
  • John McGregor SS.