Summer School 2026
Your Summer. Your Pace. Your Opportunity.
What is Summer School?
Summer School with ECSD Alternative Education gives students the chance to get ahead, catch up, or try something new — while still enjoying their summer. With multiple delivery methods and locations, students can choose what works best for them. Our teachers and school teams are here to support every student along the way, ensuring a positive and productive experience.
🔗 Registration Opens April 7
Edmonton Catholic Schools’ Alternative Education Summer School offers students flexible learning options through classroom-based, self-paced, and online delivery. Courses run throughout July. |
Please review all important information below prior to registering.
📌Important Information
📚 Assessments & Exams |
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🎓 Eligibility |
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📘 Course Availability
- Not all courses are offered at every location.
- To view available courses, log in to your Alternative Education online account beginning April 7
- English 30-1 and Social Studies 30-1 are not available in self-paced delivery.
- No early access is provided for online courses.
❗Attendance
Students must be physically present in Edmonton for the entire duration of their summer school course, regardless of the delivery method (Classroom-Based, Online, or Self-Paced) |
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Because summer school operates on a compressed timeline, the following guidelines apply:
- No accommodations will be made for holidays, travel, or personal absences.
- Missed exams, assessments, or required instructional hours cannot be rescheduled.
- Excessive absences will result in withdrawal from the course due to Alberta Education hour requirements.
To ensure success in this accelerated format, daily engagement and consistent attendance are essential.
🗓️ Summer School 2026 – Key Dates & Deadlines
April 7 | Summer School Registration Opens |
May 14 at 12:00 PM | ⭐ CALM Registration Closes Students registering for CALM must submit the following completed form by this date through SchoolEngage: Students who do not submit the form by May 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM will be removed from the CALM course |
June 1 | Resource Pick Up Opens (By Appointment Only)
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June 19 | Final day for advance self-paced pickup by appointment only. |
June 19 at 12:00 PM – Final Deadlines |
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July 2 | First Day of Summer School (8:15 AM – 1:23 PM)
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July 15 | Last Day for 3 Credit Courses (1:23 PM Submission Deadline)
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July 23 | Last Day for 5 and 6 Credit Courses (1:23 PM Submission Deadline)
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August 4 – 12 | Diploma Exams |
August 7 | Final Marks Available Course marks are available in PowerSchool |
🏫 Delivery Method Details
Classroom-Based (In Person)
A structured, face-to-face learning environment with direct teacher instruction. This format is ideal for students who benefit from routine, immediate support, and being physically present in a learning community.
Students experience:
- Guided lessons and demonstrations
- Collaborative and individual work
- Daily feedback and in-class assessments
Self-Paced (In Person)
Module-based learning with teacher support.
Students benefit from:
- Flexible pacing within an in-person environment
- One-on-one support
- Quiet spaces and individualized check-ins
Online Delivery (Asynchronous)
Independent online learning with flexible access to materials and teacher support.
What Asynchronous Means:
- Students access lessons anytime
- Assignments and modules follow a set pacing
- Students must self-manage time and deadlines
Classroom-Based (In Person) | Course LoadStudents may take:
Religion Course Requirements ✔ 10 Community Service Hours required 2026 Christian Service Program Form Assessments
Coursework deadlines:
Locations
Schedule
Attendance Students must:
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Self-Paced (In Person) | Course LoadStudents may take:
Religion Course Requirements ✔ 10 Community Service Hours required Assessments
Coursework deadlines:
Locations
Material Pick Up June 1–19 – advance pickup by appointment at Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre, 9405 50 ST NW Attendance Requirements Students must:
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Online (Asynchronous) | Course LoadStudents may take:
Assessment
Coursework deadlines:
Teacher Support Hours Monday–Friday Eligibility Only current ECSD students may register. |
📍 Courses and Prerequisites
All students are responsible for ensuring they have the prerequisites for any course they register in.
Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
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Religious Studies 25 Religious Studies 35 Religions of the World 35 | 3 3 3 | |
Aboriginal Studies 10 Aboriginal Studies 20 Aboriginal Studies 30 | 5 5 5 | Aboriginal Studies 10 Aboriginal Studies 20 |
English 10-1 English 10-2 English 20-1 English 20-2 English 30-1 English 30-2 | 5 5 5 5 5 5 | Gr. 9 Language Arts (50%+) Gr. 9 Language Arts English 10-1 English 10-1 or English 10-2 English 20-1 English 20-1 or English 20-2 |
Social Studies 10-1 Social Studies 10-2 Social Studies 20-1 Social Studies 20-2 Social Studies 30-1 Social Studies 30-2 | 5 5 5 5 5 5 | Gr. 9 Language Arts (50%+) Gr. 9 Language Arts Social Studies 10-1 Social Studies 10-1 or Social 10-2 Social Studies 20-1 Social Studies 20-1 or Social 20-2 |
Math 10C Math 10-3 Math 20-1 Math 20-2 Math 20-3 Math 30-1 Math 30-2 Math 30-3 Math 31 | 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 | Gr. 9 Mathematics (50%+) Gr. 9 Mathematics (Completed) Math 10C Math 10C Math 10C or Math 10-3 Math 20-1 Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 or Math 20-3 Math 30-1 (Co-requisite) |
Science 10 Science 14 Biology 20 Chemistry 20 Physics 20 Science 20 Science 24 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 Science 30 | 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 | Gr. 9 Science (50%+) Gr. 9 Science (Completed) Science 10 Science 10 Science 10 Science 10 Science 10 or Science 14 Biology 20 Chemistry 20 Physics 20 Biology 20 or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20 or Science 20 |
Phys Ed 10 Calm 20 Phys Ed 10/Calm 20 | 3 3 6 | Gr. 9 Phys Ed (Completed) Gr. 9 (Completed) 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).
🧭 Registration
Summer School uses a separate registration system (not connected to PowerSchool). |
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First-Time Users
Must:
- Create a new account before you can select or register for any course
- Call 780-441-6080 for support
- Summer School Registration Help
Returning Users
- Log in to your account before you can select or register for any course
- Call 780-441-6080 for support
- Forgot Password Step by Step Guide
Important Registration Notes
- All courses require enrolment minimums
- Students may be relocated to another site if necessary
Registration Help
Phone Support
📞 780-441-6080
Help available Monday–Friday.
We Can Assist With:
- Account creation
- Login issues
- Course selection
- Course availability/prerequisites
- Withdrawals or switches (before June 19 @ 12:00 PM)
💲 Fees
PAYMENT | Caution Fee: *Refunded upon return of all materials in good condition | User Fee: | Course Fee: | TOTAL |
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PASS | *$90 | $39 | $31 | $160 |
Dual Credit (with text book) | *$90 | $39 | $71 | $200 |
Adult Student (20 years of age as of Sept. 1, 2025) | *$90 | $39 | $561 | $690 |
International Student - 3 credit course | *$90 | $39 | $471 | $600 |
International Student - 5 credit course | *$90 | $39 | $871 | $1000 |
International Student - diploma course | *$90 | $39 | $871 | $1050 (includes $50 fee for diploma exam) |
💰 Cancellations, Refunds & Withdrawals
If a course does not meet the minimum enrolment:
- It may be cancelled, or
- The student may be relocated
If relocation is not possible a full refund will be issued.
Refunds
Non-Refundable |
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Refundable | Caution Fee (returned once materials are returned in good condition) |
Withdrawals | Before June 19 at 12:00 PM
After June 19 at 12:00 PM
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❗Please note:
***Refunds may take up to a minimum of eight weeks to process. ***
📝 Diploma Exams (August 2026)
Location
Archbishop MacDonald Catholic High School
14219 109 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Requirements
- Bring acceptable photo ID
- Arrive 30 minutes early
Rewrite Deadline
Students rewriting must register through myPass by July 3, 2026.
🔗 Partnerships
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, ECSD Dual Credit Program is offering Policing In Canada to interested students. (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).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
I will be away in July. Can I still register for Summer School?
No.
All major assessments must be written in person at the school site to ensure academic integrity. Because of this requirement, students cannot travel while taking summer school courses.
Note:
CALM (self-paced/online), Physical Education (online), and Religion (self-paced) do not have major exams. However, students should still be available for:
- meetings with their teacher (at the teacher's discretion)
- picking up or dropping off materials
- In-person support if needed
When can I pick up materials for a self-paced or online course?
Students registered in a self-paced course may pick up one module starting June 1, once registration and payment are complete.
Course material pickup is by appointment only.
Please call 780-441-6080 to book an appointment time at Lumen Christi Catholic Education Centre, 9405 50 ST NW. Materials will not be distributed without an appointment.
Early access to online course materials is not available.
Students will receive online access to their course on July 2.
How will I know if my classroom-based course is confirmed?
You will receive an email once the status of your course is confirmed.
If a course is cancelled, you will receive instructions to call 780-441-6080. We will make every effort to accommodate students in other available courses.
Please note:
All classes require minimum enrolment and may be relocated to another summer school site.
Can I register for online summer school?
Online summer school is available only to current ECSD students.
I’m having trouble registering online. What should I do?
To register, students need either:
- their 9 digit Alberta Student Number (ASN), or
- their ECSD ID number
If you’re unable to register, there may already be an account linked to the student’s profile.
For help:
- Visit: https://www.ecsd.net/registration-help
- See Summer School Registration Help
- Or Forgot Password Step by Step Guide
- Or call: 780-441-6080
I’m writing a diploma exam in August. What do I need to know?
Please visit the Alberta Education website for the most up to date diploma exam information, schedules, and requirements. You must be available to write the Diploma exam in August at Archbishop MacDonald Catholic High School
Address: 14219 109 Ave, Edmonton, AB T5N 1H5
I am 21 years old. Can I take summer school?
Students must be under 20 years old on September 1, 2025 to participate in summer school.
Where can I get my Detailed Academic Report (DAR)?
Your Detailed Academic Report is available on myPass through the Alberta Education website.