ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL
Under the direction of the Basilian Fathers
e Leader in Catholic Boys’ Education
St. Michael’s College School is pleased to offer an expanded online summer school programme beginning in June 2025. Careers and Civics have been offered online since the summer of 2010. In the summer of 2021, we offered a Sports and Business Marketing course. This year, we will offer additional courses in various subject areas for Grades 9 to 12. The goal of these offerings is to provide additional opportunities for students to take St. Michael’s College School courses in a reach-ahead capacity and to provide greater flexibility in their timetable and course selection while supporting their graduation requirements.
The Ministry of Education has recently updated OSSD requirements to include online courses; all students will be required to have two online credits to graduate. Additionally, students beginning grade 9 in the fall of 2024 will be required to earn 1 credit in grade 9 or 10 Technology Education.
St. Michael’s College School promotes a holistic approach to education and recognizes that students benefit from a wide range of courses. Additionally, the virtual format of these courses allows students the opportunity to further develop their digital literacy and acquire transferable skills that will prepare them for life beyond high school.
DATES
CHV & GLC (2 half courses)
13 instructional days each
Session 1 – June 18 to July 7 with the orientation day on June 17, no class on July 1 for Canada Day
Session 2 – July 9 to 25 with the orientation day on July 8
Students will complete 1 course in the first session followed by the second one in the other session
TAS (full course)
19 instructional days
Option 1 - June 30 to July 25 (no class on July 1)
Option 2 - July 28 to August 22 (no class on August 4)
SBI, IDC, MDM (full courses)
26 instructional days each
June 18 to July 24 with the orientation day on June 17, no class on July 1 for Canada Day
SBI & MDM - in-person final exam during the morning of July 24 at SMCS
CREDIT COURSES OFFERED
(subject to sufficient student interest and available faculty)
GRADE 9
TAS 1OS - Integrated Technologies
This hands-on course enables students to further explore the engineering design process and develop other technological knowledge and skills introduced in earlier grades. Students will design and safely create prototypes, products, and/or services, working with tools and technologies from various industries. As students develop their projects to address real-life problems, they will apply technological concepts such as precision measurement, as well as health and safety standards. Students will begin to explore job skills programs and education and training pathways, including skilled trades, that can lead to a variety of careers.
Prerequisite: None
**This course fulfills the new diploma requirement for a Technology Credit as well as the existing requirement for two online learning credits.
GRADE 10
CHV2OS - Civics (1/2 credit)
This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while
developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate and express informed opinions about a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them.
Prerequisite: None
GLC2OS - Careers (1/2 credit)
This course gives students the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and habits that will support them in their education and career/life planning. Students will learn about global work trends, and seek opportunities within the school and community to expand and strengthen their transferable skills and their ability to adapt to the changing world of work. On the basis of exploration, reflective practice, and decisionmaking processes, students will make connections between their skills, interests, and values and their post secondary options, whether in apprenticeship training, college, community living, university, or the workplace. They will set goals and create a plan for their first postsecondary year. As part of their preparation for the future, they will learn about personal financial management – including the variety of saving and borrowing tools available to them and how to use them to their advantage – and develop a budget for their first year after secondary school.
Prerequisite: None
GRADE 11
SBI3US - Biology (University Preparation)
This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation.
Prerequisite: Science, Grade 10, Academic
*This course will require an in-person final exam to be written on July 24, 2025 and an in-person lab component mid-way through the course (exact date to be determined)
GRADE 12
IDC4US - Sports and Business Marketing
(University Preparation)
This course will help students develop the skills from different disciplines to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings through the subjects of Sports and Entertainment Marketing. Students will apply principles and processes of research and investigate real-life situations through this interdisciplinary endeavour. Students will also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies, apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, create innovative products, and communicate new knowledge.
Prerequisite: None
MDM4US - Data Management
(University Preparation)
This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods for organizing and analyzing large amounts of information; solve problems involving probability and statistics; and carry out a culminating investigation that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students planning to enter university programmes in business, the social sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest.
Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
*This course will require an in-person final exam to be written on July 24.
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER ACADEMY IN ROME, ITALY
BBB 4M - International Business Fundamentals
(University/College Preparation)
This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for postsecondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.
Prerequisite: None
TUITION
Tuition - $600 per course
(exception: CHV 2OS, GLC 2OS, and TAS 10S)
Tuition is non-refundable after June 13, 2025
FORMAT
Summer courses are asynchronous. Students are expected to log in daily to review course content, respond to class discussions, and complete assignments. Students are responsible for monitoring their Edsby messages daily and responding promptly (no later than the next school day) to any messages from the course instructor. Although the amount of time spent on course work and discussion may vary from day to day, students are reminded that a full-credit course constitutes 110 hours of instruction, and a half-credit course constitutes 55 hours of instruction; students should budget their time accordingly.
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
Full-credit courses require 110 hours of student work/ participation/instruction. Students must be available to participate daily and have stable Internet access for the full duration of the courses. Students must abide by the school’s Code of Conduct and are subject to the Responsible Use of Technology provisions.
Courses may be capped due to teacher availability, in which case waitlists will be generated based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Courses require 10+ students to run; courses not reaching this threshold may be cancelled.
FULL-DISCLOSURE
Senior (Grade 11 and Grade 12) courses have a full disclosure date of Friday, July 4. Students who withdraw on or before this date will not have their attempt at the course recorded on their transcripts, although withdrawal does not result in
LATE AND MISSED ASSIGNMENT POLICY
St. Michael’s College School strives to convey to students the importance of completing assignments on time. Developing efficient work habits and time management skills are important for future success. These expectations will be reviewed at the beginning of each course. To respect the requirements of Growing Success, the following will be implemented:
° Major assignments will be completed in stages to encourage appropriate time management skills.
° Teachers will clearly communicate due dates for assignments and expect these to be met.
° Should a student fail to turn in an assignment by the due date, one or more of the following will take place: a discussion between student and teacher to clarify the reason for a late submission which will include an agreement regarding the timely submission of the assignment; notification of parent(s) via Edsby to ensure they are aware of the issue; if the assignment has not been submitted by the agreed-upon date after these measures, then a deduction of marks will follow as a last resort.
° Once a class assignment has been marked and returned to students, the teacher may use his/her professional judgement and allocate a mark of zero to any late submissions.
Teachers will strive to ensure that a mark deduction does not unfairly misrepresent the student’s achievement when calculating a final grade.
BEHAVIOURAL EXPECTATIONS
Attendance
Students will attend courses by logging in at least once per day and as often as is required. Students are expected to participate actively by completing and submitting assignments, participating in discussion spaces as required, and by interacting with their teacher via Edsby messaging. Full courses compress 110 hours into 26 days. Students should plan to spend between 3 to 5 hours per day on their course.
Plagiarism and Cheating
Plagiarism and cheating are serious academic offences and will be treated as such by the school. It is the responsibility of the faculty to ensure that students are taught the proper use of original and secondary sources in their essay writing and general work. Plagiarism is defined as submitting another person’s work as your own and/or using the work of others without proper acknowledgement. Cheating is defined as giving and/or receiving answers during a test or exam. Cheating also includes accessing or bringing materials or information into a test or exam in any format. Students caught cheating or plagiarizing will be assigned a mark of zero on the assessment. Other disciplinary measures may be put in place.
TECHNOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS
Responsible Use of Technology
In light of our vision to educate young men for lives of faith, character, and service, it is important that we prepare our students for success in life and work by providing them with electronic access to a wide range of information, as well as opportunities to develop relevant skills and to actively participate in the global community. St. Michael’s College School recognizes the impact of information technology on society. We have a responsibility to ensure that all learners develop a respect for the power of information technology and that technology is used ethically to promote values consistent with Catholic teachings and the Catholic Graduate Expectations. The utilization of technology by all users must uphold an equitable culture of caring, inclusion, dialogue, and learning and should always strive to respect the dignity of the human person.
Please note: Given the time constraints of the summer programme, and in order to complete a St. Michael’s summer course successfully, students must have reliable and consistent access to a computer and high-speed Internet.
Students are to conduct themselves professionally and courteously during any interactions with the teacher and classmates online throughout the course. Students found to be using technology irresponsibly and/or harmfully may be removed from the course without a refund, and there may be further consequences in line with the school’s progressive discipline policies.
REGISTRATION
A digital sign-up form will be available through Guidance shortly after March Break. The form will include instructions for paying the tuition fee for the course(s) requested. A student will not be considered registered until the tuition fee is paid in full. The student is responsible for ensuring he has completed (or is shortly to complete during the 2025 final assessment period) the appropriate prerequisite course(s) where applicable. Any course that fails to attract sufficient enrolment may be cancelled. Courses, where the demand exceeds availability, will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis as determined by the time-stamping of the registration form and the timely payment of tuition fees. Students not admitted to courses due to high demand, may ask to be placed on a waitlist should spaces become available prior to the start date.
1. Who is eligible?
Current SMCS students will have priority access to courses. If courses are not full, new/incoming students will be given the opportunity to enrol.
2. What if a student plans to take a course in the summer, but is not ready to enrol yet?
Summer School registration is from April 1 - April 4, 2025. Registrations received after April 4 will be waitlisted if a course is full.
3. Will the courses be taught by SMCS teachers?
Yes
4. What if a student fails?
A failure will be recorded on the transcript for courses taken in Grade 11 or 12 unless the student withdraws before the full-disclosure deadline of July 4. In Grades 9 and 10, the mark will be replaced by the successful attempt.
5. Can I cancel after I register and pay?
Full refund if requested on or before June 13. After this date, no refund will be available.
Mr. David Lee – Programme Lead lee@smcsmail.com
