Summer School is returning to NLPS with a brand new dual credit opportunity for students to learn about the trades!
In partnership with Portage College, students can earn three university credits and five to six high school credits while completing the new Introduction to the Trades course. Students will explore four of six of the following trades depending on which ones they are most interested in:
- Heavy duty mechanic
- Carpentry
- Plumbing and Steamfitter-Pipefitter
- Welding
- Electrical
- Power Engineering
The course includes eight days of instruction at the Portage College trades lab, with transportation provided to Lac La Biche on those days.
“This is a great opportunity for students who are considering a career in the trades to get some hands-on experience, try out a few different trades to see which one they might want to pursue,” said Karen Draycott, NLPS Director of Learning - Grades 7-12 Instructional Support. “Plus they earn credits towards graduation as well as university credits that can be used toward whatever post-secondary training they decide to take.”
This year’s Summer School programming also provides students the opportunity to earn credits while working in July and August. Students can earn up to 10 credits in Work Experience or the Registered Apprenticeship Program by tracking and submitting their hours.
“If you have a summer job lined up, this is a great way to earn credits towards graduation,” said Summer School Coordinator Elliott Bessey. “Students can earn three credits for working 75 hours or up to 10 for 250 hours.”
Summer School is open to students in Grade 9 entering Grade 10 and all other high school aged students. It will run from July 3 to 25, Monday through Thursday, with no classes on Fridays. Classes will take place at NLPS Outreach Schools in Bonnyville, Cold Lake and Lac La Biche.
In an effort to support students and families, NLPS Summer School will provide some flexibility with regards to student instruction. All courses are completed through modules or course packs of essential learning outcomes and with teacher support as needed in-person, or through an online communication tool like Google Meet, email, or phone.
“Students are usually more successful when they attend in person every day, but there is some flexibility for students who need it and are able to meet the timelines and expectations,” explained Bessey.
NLPS students who are interested in attending Summer School should complete the 2024 Summer School Intent Form The intent form will help determine which courses are offered in Summer School. Registration will open on May 15 and close on June 26. Information about how to register will be shared with students closer to that date.
Summer School is a great way for students to catch up on lost credits, improve a mark in a course, or complete work experience hours. More information about Summer School is available on our website: https://www.nlpsab.ca/programs/summer-school