Summer School Copy

April 7

Summer school registration opens

June 2

Appointment booking for advance Self-Paced material pick up (modules will be distributed one at a time) - Call 780-441-6080 to book an appointment. Location to pick up materials is at, Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre (9405 50 Street NW, Edmonton).

June 20

Last day for advance self-paced material pick up (by appointment only).

June 23 at 12:00 PM

Last day to register for, switch or withdraw from summer school courses.

July 3

Summer school courses begin at 8:15 AM. Online course material can be accessed. 

July 16

Last day for 3 credit courses at 1:23 PM (all delivery methods). All 3 credit coursework must be submitted.

July 22

Last day for 5 and 6 credit courses at 1:23 PM (all delivery methods). All 5 & 6 credit coursework must be submitted.

August 1

Summer school students may access their final school-based marks through PowerSchool.

August 5-13

Diploma exams Click here for the schedule

Summer School Dual Credit - Click here for more information

Summer School Trades - Click here for more information

Offers a traditional approach to learning within a classroom environment. Learn with direct instruction from an Edmonton Catholic School Division teacher using a wide range of instructional methods.

*One 3 credit or one 5 credit course is a maximum course load for classroom-based summer school.

Religion students must complete 10 community service hours. Click here for required Christian Service Program Form.

Locations

Archbishop O'Leary Catholic High School (8760 132 Avenue NW, Edmonton)

Louis St. Laurent Catholic High School (11230 43 Avenue NW, Edmonton)

St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School (9250 163 Street NW, Edmonton)

French immersion only École J.H. Picard Catholic Elementary/Junior/Senior High School  (7055 99 Street NW, Edmonton)

Schedule

3 credits: July 3-16, 2025, 8:15 AM - 1:23 PM

5 credits: July 3 -24, 2025, 8:15 AM - 1:23 PM

Attendance

Students must be in Edmonton for the duration of the course, regardless of delivery method. Accommodations will not be made for holidays or missed exams/assessments. 

Calendar

Click here to view the classroom-based calendar

Registration

This is a separate registration system specifically for Alternative Education and is not connected to a PowerSchool account. Therefore, a unique sign-in is required. Click here to register for summer school.

First-time users will need to create an account before any courses can be added. For further support, please call 780-441-6080.

All summer school classes are subject to enrolment minimums. You may be relocated to a different school if necessary.

Offers instruction for self-motivated students within a module-based learning environment. Students can access one-on-one support from curriculum specialized Edmonton Catholic School Division teachers. Students must attend the first five days of programming and until 50% of the course is complete. 

*Two 3 credit or one 5 credit course is a maximum course load for self-paced summer school.

Religion students must complete 10 community service hours. Click here for required Christian Service Program Form. 

Assessment

All exams/assessments are in person. All coursework must be submitted by July 16 for 3 credit courses and July 24 for 5 credit courses. Note: Self-paced CALM and Religion courses do not have in-person assessments. Students should be available to pick up and drop off modules and meet with their teacher as required.

Locations

Cardinal Collins Catholic Academic Centre - Clareview (3802 139 Avenue NW, Edmonton)

Holy Trinity Catholic High School( 7007 28 Avenue NW, Edmonton)

Mother Margaret Mary Catholic High School (2010 Leger Road NW, Edmonton)

Schedule

3 credits: July 3-16, 2025, 8:15 AM - 1:23 PM

5 credits: July 3 -24, 2025, 8:15 AM - 1:23 PM

Materials

Starting June 2, 2025, students may call 780 441-6080 to book an appointment for advance pick up of self-paced course materials (modules will be distributed one at a time) at Lumen Christi: 9405 50 Street NW. 

On July 3, 2025, between 8:15AM - 1:23 PM, students must pick up course material from the location they are registered at.

Attendance

Students must be in Edmonton for the duration of the course, regardless of delivery method. Accommodations will not be made for holidays or missed exams/assessments. 

All students enrolled in English, Math, Science and Social courses must attend the first five days of programming and until 50% of the course is complete.

Calendar

Click here to view self-paced calendar

Registration

This is a separate registration system specifically for Alternative Education and is not connected to a PowerSchool account. Therefore, a unique sign-in is required. Click here to register for summer school.

First time users will need to create an account before any courses can be added. For further support please call 780 441-6080.

All summer school classes are subject to enrolment minimums. You may be relocated to a different school if necessary.

Offers a unique approach to online learning in that students can participate in an *asynchronous classroom environment supported by Edmonton Catholic School Division teachers.  

*Asynchronous learning allows students to access all material needed for the course at any time so students can work at their own pace to complete in the given timeline. Should students have questions, the teacher will be available for support (via teams, email, or in-person) during the hours of 8:15AM - 1:23 PM.

Assessment

All exams/assessments are in person between the hours of 8:15AM - 1:23 PM at Lumen Christi throughout the summer school term; therefore, students must be on site for all required exams/assessments. All coursework must be submitted by July 16 for 3 credit courses and July 24 for 5 credit courses.

Note: Online CALM and Phys Ed classes do not require in-person assessments.

Location

Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre (9405 50 Street NW, Edmonton)

Schedule

3 credits: July 3-16, 2025, 8:15 AM - 1:23 PM

5 credits: July 3 -24, 2025, 8:15 AM - 1:23 PM

Students must be in contact with their teacher on July 7 or they will be withdrawn from the program.

Attendance

Students must be in Edmonton for the duration of the course, regardless of delivery method. Accommodations will not be made for holidays or missed exams/assessments. 

Calendar

Click here to view the online calendar

Registration

Only current ECSD students can register for the online delivery method.

This is a separate registration system specifically for Alternative Education and is not connected to a PowerSchool account. Therefore, a unique sign-in is required. Click here to register for summer school.

First time users will need to create an account before any courses can be added. For further support please call 780-441-6080.

All summer school classes are subject to enrolment minimums. You may be relocated to a different school if necessary.

All students are responsible for ensuring they have the prerequisites for any course they register in.

Course                                         Credits           Prerequisites

Religious Studies 25                         3              Christian Service Program Form 

Religious Studies 35                         3              Christian Service Program Form  

Religions of the World 35               3              Christian Service Program Form 

Aboriginal Studies 10                      5               

Aboriginal Studies 20                      5              Aboriginal Studies 10

Aboriginal Studies 30                      5              Aboriginal Studies 20

English 10-1                                        5              Gr. 9 Language Arts (50%+)

English 10-2                                        5              Gr. 9 Language Arts

English 20-1                                        5              English 10-1

English 20-2                                        5              English 10-1 or English 10-2

English 30-1                                        5              English 20-1

English 30-2                                        5              English 20-1 or English 20-2

Social Studies 10-1                           5              Gr. 9 Language Arts (50%+)

Social Studies 10-2                           5              Gr. 9 Language Arts

Social Studies 20-1                           5              Social Studies 10-1

Social Studies 20-2                           5              Social Studies 10-1 or Social 10-2

Social Studies 30-1                           5              Social Studies 20-1

Social Studies 30-2                           5              Social Studies 20-1 or Social 20-2

Math 10C                                             5              Gr. 9 Mathematics (50%+)

Math 10-3                                           5              Gr. 9 Mathematics (Completed)

Math 20-1                                           5              Math 10C

Math 20-2                                           5              Math 10C

Math 20-3                                           5              Math 10C or Math 10-3

Math 30-1                                           5              Math 20-1

Math 30-2                                           5              Math 20-1 or Math 20-2

Math 30-3                                           5              Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or Math 20-3

Math 31                                               5              Math 30-1 (Co-requisite)

Science 10                                           5              Gr. 9 Science (50%+)

Science 14                                           5              Gr. 9 Science (Completed)

Biology 20                                            5              Science 10

Chemistry 20                                      5              Science 10

Physics 20                                            5              Science 10

Science 20                                           5              Science 10

Science 24                                           5              Science 10 or Science 14

Biology 30                                            5              Biology 20

Chemistry 30                                     5              Chemistry 20

Physics 30                                            5              Physics 20

Science 30                                           5              Biology 20 or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20 or Science 20

Phys Ed 10                                           3              Gr. 9 Phys Ed (Completed)

Calm 20                                                3              Gr. 9 (Completed)

Phys Ed 10/Calm 20                        6              Gr. 9 (Completed) Note: Course follows 5 credit schedule  

Further information on Alberta Education course sequences can be found here.

Summer School Dual Credit -  Click here for more information

Summer School Trades -  Click here for more information

Work Experience - If you have a summer job (full-time or part-time), call 780-441-6080 to inquire about earning work experience credits. We can also support students who are interested in learning about the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP).

This is a separate registration system specifically for Alternative Education and is not connected to a PowerSchool account. Therefore, a unique sign in is required.

First time users will need to create an account before any courses can be added. For further support please call 780 441-6080.

All summer school classes are subject to enrolment minimums. You may be relocated to a different school if necessary.

Alternative Education ‘New Account Registration’ Information – Click Here

Alternative Education ‘Forgot Password’ Information – Click Here

Click Here to register for summer school.

Summer School Fees (All delivery methods) 

ECSD Students Under 20 Years of Age on September 1, 2024.

3 or 5 Credit:

Technology User Fee............................ $35

Program Fee........................................ $28

Caution Fee.......................................... $90

International Summer School Fees (All delivery methods)

International Students Under 20 Years of Age on September 1, 2024.

For more information, contact International Services at 780-441 6080.

3 Credit:

Technology User Fee............................ $63

Program Fee......................................... $475

Caution Fee........................................... $90

5 Credit:

Technology User Fee............................ $35

Program Fee......................................... $875

Caution Fee........................................... $90

Sitting Fee (30 Level Diploma Course).. $50

Cancellations

Edmonton Catholic Schools Alternative Education reserves the right to cancel any class where the minimum enrolment is not met. If the registration cannot be accommodated at another location, a full refund will be issued for any course cancelled by Alternative Education. Refunds can take up to four weeks to process.

Refunds 

All Technology User and Program Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Only the Caution Fee will be refunded upon the return of textbooks/materials in good condition within one year after completion of the course if applicable.

Withdrawals

Summer school withdrawals prior to June 23 at 12:00PM must be made by phone at 780-441-6080. Withdrawals after June 23 at 12:00PM, must be made at the Summer School site where the student is registered at, starting July 3.

All Technology User and Program Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Location: Archbishop O'Leary Catholic High School (8760 132 Avenue NW, Edmonton)

Schedule: August 2025

Important:

Students must bring picture ID to the exam writing. Examples of acceptable picture ID are a driver’s license, school photo ID card, government-issued photo ID card, or passport. 

Arrive at least 30 minutes before the time the diploma exam begins.

July 4, 2025, deadline for students who are rewriting diploma exams in August to register for the exam and pay rewrite fees. Students who are writing a diploma for the first time will be registered for their diploma exam. Students who are re-writing their exam must pre-pay for the exam online via their myPass account (https://public.education.alberta.ca/PASI/mypass/welcome).

I will be away during July; can I take summer school?

To ensure the integrity of assessments, it is required that students come to the site to write their assessments in person. Therefore, it is not possible to travel while taking summer school courses.  

​*Although CALM (self-paced and online), Phys Ed (online), and Religion (self-paced) do not have major assessments, it is strongly encouraged for these courses that students be available to meet with their teacher and/or pick up/drop off materials and/or access face-to-face support where necessary.  

When can I pick up my course material for a self-paced or online course?

Students registered in a self-paced course may pick up their materials (one module only) starting on June 2 upon finalizing registration with payment. Course pick up is by appointment only; call 780-441 6080. Early access to online material is not available.

How will I know the status of my classroom-based summer school course?

You will receive an email advising on the status of your course once it has been determined.

If your course is cancelled, you will receive an email advising you to call 780-441-6080. Every effort will be made to accommodate cancelled course registrations.

Note that classes are subject to enrolment minimums and courses may be relocated to another summer school site.

Can I register for online summer school?

Only current ECSD students can register for online summer school.

I’m having difficulty registering online.

Students must have either their 9-digit Alberta Student Number (ASN) or ECSD ID number to register.

There may be an account already associated with the student profile.

If you are experiencing difficulties registering, please refer to this page https://www.ecsd.net/registration-help or call 780-441-6080 for assistance.

I’m writing a diploma in August, what do I do?

Refer to the Alberta Education website for updated diploma information.

I am 21 years of age; can I take a summer course?

Students must be under 20 Years of Age on September 1, 2024, to participate in Summer School

Where can I obtain my Detailed Academic Report (DAR)?

Detailed Academic Reports (DAR) can be accessed through myPass on the Alberta Education website.

Braided Journeys

Edmonton Catholic School of Alternative Education has partnered with Braided Journeys to offer indigenous students summer programming options.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) 

Edmonton Catholic School of Alternative Education has partnered with Action for Healthy Communities to enhance English language skills programming during the summer.

PSSC112 Policing in Canada

In partnership with MacEwan University and Edmonton Police Service Youth Recruit Academy (YRA), ECSD Dual Credit Program is offering this unique opportunity where students accepted into the course will receive the content and knowledge offered through MacEwan along with the practical component by being immersed in the Youth Recruit Academy for a portion of the month (ecsd.net/summer-school-dual-credit).

The Educational Partnership Foundation (TEPF)

Together with The Educational Partnership Foundation, ECSD Alternative Education is offering eight tremendous opportunities for high school students who are interested in the Summer School Trades Careers Program at NO COST! For four weeks, students immerse themselves in the trade of choice (ecsd.net/summer-school-trades-careers-program).