This summer school option is for WRDSB students entering into Grade 7, 8 or 9 in September 2025 and will reinforce key concepts that are the foundations to success in Grades 7, 8 and 9.   This program is being offered in person at several WRDSB sites (sites still TBD).  The focus is on both numeracy and literacy for the three week summer program. Through authentic, inquiry-based learning, students will deepen their knowledge and understanding while consolidating concepts.  

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

  • Elementary programs begin Monday, July 7, 2025 and end on Friday, July 25, 2025
  • All programs are in-person (sites TBD) from 9:30am to 2:30pm
  • Only WRDSB students currently registered in a WRDSB school in 2024/2025 are eligible
  • Registration opens March 17th, 2025, and will close on May 16, 2025 

 

Which Students would be appropriate for the Literacy and Numeracy Program? 

  • Students who are looking to improve their skills in Reading:
  • Students who are looking to improve their skills in Writing:
  • Students who are looking to improve their Listening and Speaking skills:
  • Students who are looking to improve their numeracy skills in number sense, operations and/or confidence in mathematics

 

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.

Summer School routes will be posted on the STSWR website in early June.

 

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, Special Education Resource Teacher or the Administrator (Principal / Vice-Principal).

 

Contact Information  (prior to July 2, 2025)

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, 2025.
  • Please contact the Continuing Education office for questions at (519) 885-0800 or email: