The MLL Summer Program will assist students entering into Grades 7, 8 or 9 in September 2024 with further development of their English communication skills.  The program will focus on all three communication areas: oral, reading and writing.  For newcomer youth, there will be an introduction to a variety of programs and supports available in the community. 

Students will be expected to participate in learning activities / lessons for the duration of the program.   

  • Elementary MLL program begins Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 to Friday, July 19, 2024
  • All programs will be either in-person OR remote-synchronous from 9:30am to 2:00pm
  • In-person classes will be held at Janet Metcalfe PS
  • Only WRDSB students currently registered in 2023/2024 are eligible
  • Registration opens March 18th, 2024 @ noon and will close May 17th, 2024 @ noon

 

Which Students would be appropriate for the MLL program? 

  • Students who are looking to improve their skills in Reading in English:
  • Students who are looking to improve their skills in Writing in English:
  • Students who are looking to improve their Listening and Speaking skills in English:

 

Transportation Information:

Bussing will be provided for all of our Elementary and Secondary students.  However, please note that Summer School buses cover a large geographic area and parents/guardians will need to make arrangements to get their children to and from centralized bus stops. This is applicable in rural settings as well.

  • All transportation pickup locations are at the local 7/8 or K-8 school for the Elementary (gr. 6, 7, 8) MLL program.
  • ** UPDATE ** Summer School routes have been posted on the STSWR website.

 

Registration Information:

Parents/Guardians that are interested in this online summer school opportunity for their student should contact their students’ homeschool Elementary School Guidance Contact or the Administrator (Principal / Vice-Principal).

  • Any student completing Grade 6 in June 2024 – 6MLLNN (course to register)
  • Any student completing Grade 7 in June 2024 – 7MLLNN (course to register)
  • Any student finishing Grade 8 in June 2024 – 8MLLNN (course to register)

 

Important Note: for those considering the remote-synchronous option – students are only able to access their Google accounts from within Canada. Students traveling internationally will not be able to access their Google accounts until their return to Canada.

 

 

Contact Information  (prior to July 2, 2024)

Alternative and Continuing Education
151 Weber Street South
Waterloo, ON  N2J 2A9

  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Summer School phone numbers and email will not be available until July 2, 2024.
  • Please contact the Continuing Education office for questions at (519) 885-0800 or email:
    SummerSchool_6-8@wrdsb.ca