General Learning Strategies (GLS1O) for Grade 8 WRDSB Students

 

This secondary grade 9 credit course (GLS1O) explores learning strategies and helps students become more independent learners while increasing their personal management skills, both in school and in other contexts. By completing the Reach Ahead program, students will start Grade 9 feeling confident to succeed in high school and having already earned a credit (GLS 10).

  • Program runs Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 – Monday, July 28th, 2025
  • Programs are available either in-person or through the e-Learn option
  • In-person classes run from 8:30 am to 3:00pm at a local secondary school (Huron Heights SS)
  • Only WRDSB students currently registered in a WRDSB school in 2024/2025 are eligible
  • Registration opens March 17th, 2025, and will close May 16th, 2025

 

GLS 10 Course Expectations:

Highlights of the curriculum expectations include: 

  • develop learning strategies and skills to support your transition into high school
  • identify and use a variety of literacy skills and strategies to improve reading, writing, and oral communication in everyday contexts;
  • identify and use a variety of numeracy skills and strategies to improve their practical application of mathematics in everyday contexts;
  • apply knowledge of their personal skills and learning strengths to develop strategies for success in secondary school;
  • identify and describe personal-management skills required for success, and explain their use to help maximize learning;
  • identify and describe the knowledge and skills necessary for successful interpersonal relations and teamwork;
  • apply their knowledge of school, work, and community involvement opportunities to develop a personal learning plan;

Expectations for Students:

  • Students are expected to participate daily for the entirety of the program.
  • In person classes will run from 8:300 am – 3:00 pm every day
  • Attend whole group and small lessons at scheduled times every day with their teachers and classmates
  • Attendance will be taken

Important Note: for those considering the eLearn 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.

 

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 summer school opportunity for their student should contact their students’ homeschool Elementary School Guidance Contact, Special Education Resource Teacher or 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: