Academic Skills

Our one-week academic skills courses are open to students of all genders. These programs provide a quick and effective opportunity to dramatically improve skills in math, French and writing. 

Grade 7 Math Skills

Schedule: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Multiply your confidence and skills in mathematics!  This one-week program consolidates core skills from Grade 6 Mathematics through interactive and collaborative learning activities. It’s a quick and effective opportunity to refresh number sense skills and engage in thinking tasks to build confidence in math in the company of other students. 

This course is not intended for students seeking enrichment or extension.

Grade 9/10 Math Skills

Schedule: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Get ‘primed’ for math excitement! This one-week program helps students consolidate essential mathematics skills through interactive and collaborative learning activities. It is a quick and effective way to refresh your number sense and basic algebra skills, and engage in thinking tasks to build your confidence in math along with other students entering Grade 9 or 10 in September. Areas of focus may include exponent laws, collecting like terms, solving linear equations, factoring and solving quadratics.

This course is not intended for students seeking enrichment or extension.

Grade 9 French Skills

Schedule: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Get ready to boost your French skills! This week-long program will prepare you for the upcoming year by improving listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through activities that consolidate your knowledge of key concepts and skills from the previous year's French course. You'll end the week with a stronger foundation for future learning, well-equipped to tackle more advanced French language topics. Specifically, you'll have opportunities to:

• communicate and interact in French; 
• discuss and explore familiar topics relevant to daily life; 
• enhance understanding of the francophone world; 
• speak with appropriate pronunciation; 
• develop reading comprehension skills; 
• write in French with appropriate vocabulary and grammatical concepts

The Writer's Toolkit

Grades 9 and 10

Schedule: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This week-long intensive course is designed to enhance students' writing skills across various styles and purposes. Through focused workshops, daily practice, and personalized feedback, participants will learn to craft clear, compelling, and effective writing. Topics include structuring essays, refining grammar and style, building persuasive arguments, and developing a creative voice.

With expert guidance and peer collaboration, participants will gain confidence in their writing process and gain practical tools to apply in academic and personal writing. This course is ideal for students looking to sharpen their skills and achieve greater success in written communication.