2017 Secondary Summer School Information
Registration Information
- Registration forms are available through your Day School Student Services office or through our website
- Registration closes on June 28, 2017 at 12 p.m.
- Day school students – register through their Student Services office (Visa Students must register directly with Gary Allan High School)
- Adult students – e-mail registration form to or register in person at Gary Allan High School – 3250 New Street, Burlington
- Registration forms must be completed in full
- Proof of Canadian Residency must be provided ( i.e. Canadian Birth Certificate, Permanent Residency Card, Canadian Passport, Baptismal Certificate, Canadian Citizenship)
- Students are responsible for ensuring that the correct course code and location has been indicated on the registration form
- Day school students must have their registration forms signed by a Guidance Counselor
- We do not confirm receipt of registration forms
- Cancellations will be posted on on June 28, 2017
- Courses offered are dependent on enrollment and will not be offered if we do not have sufficient enrollment Important
- Dates April 3, 2017 – Registration Opens
June 28, 2017 – Registration Closes at 12 p.m.
June 28, 2017 – Final Cancellations posted on at 4 p.m.
July 4, 2017 - First Day of Class
Attendance and Deportment
A student must be diligent in his/her work, punctual and regular in attendance. Indifference to these matters or any violation of any regulation shall be just cause for withdrawal from school. Parents will be notified about unusual absences, frequent late arrival for classes or unwarranted behavior. Regular attendance is mandatory to meet credit requirements. Students may be absent for a maximum of ‘1’ day in a credit recovery/half-credit course and ‘2’ days in a full credit course. Approved absences will be at the discretion of Summer School Supervising Principal.
Course Options
Full Credit – Full credit courses consist of 110 hours of instruction. Students can register for a new credit. If a student has passed a credit course but wishes to upgrade their mark, the student is required to retake the 110 hour course.
Credit Recovery - Credit recovery courses offered in summer school consist of 55 hours of instruction and are designed for students who have been unsuccessful in achieving the expectations of a course and have been awarded a failing grade (within the last two years). Students may register in one or two courses in the summer and must be recommended by the home school Credit Recovery Team to participate in this program . As well, although there is no minimum percentage mark requirement in the original course for eligibility for credit recovery, it is recommended that students have obtained a minimum standing of 40% in the original course to participate in the summer school credit recovery program. Please note, if a student has passed a credit course and wishes to upgrade his or her mark, the student is required to retake the 4 week Full Credit Course.
Half Credit – Half credit courses consist of 55 hours of instruction.
Literacy/Numeracy Remediation – Literacy and Numeracy Remediation is a non-credit course and is open to Halton District School Board students only. This program is designed and developed to improve skill development in the areas of numeracy or literacy.
Examinations
- For courses requiring a final exam, this will take place on the final day of classes.
Marks to University or College
- Please visit the Summer School office at your Summer School Location to complete a ‘Marks to University or College’ Form.
- Please note that for current Halton DSB Students your marks will be uploaded to OCAS/OUAC in August.
Report Cards
- Day School Students - report cards will not be mailed home. Report Cards will be sent directly to the student’s home school for pick-up in late August.
- Adult Students - Report cards will be mailed to the address provided on the registration form in August.
If you require any further information, please contact us at
905-632-2944 or through e-mail at