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SUMMER SCHOOL 2021-22
Summer School Remote Learning Opportunities
Near North District School Board (NNDSB) is pleased to offer students across our district and beyond a number of opportunities for summer learning. Our registrations for secondary school credit courses will occur through the provincial PRISM system. Courses are subject to sufficient staffing and enrollment to run.
- NNDSB students, please see your Guidance Counsellor in Student Services to register.
- Non-NNDSB students from boards using the NeLC SRS system, please see your Guidance Counsellor in Student Services to register.
- International Students, course fees are $1,200 per 110-hour full credit course and $600 for 55 hours half-credit course. Please contact our summer school secretary Terri Reidt 705.472.5419 ext. 5991.
- Attendance is MANDATORY, lack of attendance will result in removal from the course.
- Students will need access to a device and reliable internet throughout the day.
Secondary School Credit Courses: July 4 to 29 inclusive
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 24, 2022
Expand the menus below to see what courses are offered for each grade:
Reach out to your Guidance Counsellor for more information on how to register.
Click here for the Summer Learning PDF
For any additional information please contact:
Terri Reidt, Summer School Secretary
Tel.: 705.472.5419 ext. 5991
Fax: 705.474.4011
Grade 9 Courses
Course Code | Course Name | New Credit 110 hrs. |
Upgrade/Half Credit 55 hrs. |
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ENG1D | English, Academic | S | R |
ENG1P | English, Applied | S | R |
FIF1D | French Immersion, Academic | S | R |
CGC1D | Geography, Academic | S | R |
CGC1P | Geography, Applied | S | R |
MTH1W | Mathematics | S | R |
SNC1D | Science, Academic | S | R |
SNC1P | Science, Applied | S | R |
Grade 10 Courses
Course Code | Course Name | New Credit 110 hrs. |
Upgrade/Half Credit 55 hrs. |
---|---|---|---|
ENG2D | English, Academic | S | R |
ENG2P | English, Applied | S | R |
FIF2D | French Immersion, Academic | S | R |
CHV2O | Civics, Open (0.5 Credit) | S | R |
CHV2OF | Civics, French (0.5 Credit) | S | R |
GLC2O | Careers, Open (0.5 Credit) | S | R |
GLC2OF | Careers, French (0.5 Credit) | S | R |
CHC2D | Canadian History, Academic | S | R |
CHC2P | Canadian History, Applied | S | R |
MPM2D | Mathematics, Academic | S | R |
MFM2P | Mathematics, Applied | S | R |
SNC2D | Science, Academic | S | R |
SNC2P | Science, Applied | S | R |
Grade 11 Courses
Course Code | Course Name | New Credit 110 hrs. |
Upgrade/Half Credit 55 hrs. |
---|---|---|---|
ENG3C | English, College | S | R |
ENG3U | English, University | S | R |
FIF3U | French Immersion, University | S | R |
MCR3U | Functions, University | S | R |
MCF3M | Functions and Applications, Mixed | S | R |
MBF3C | Math Personal Finance, College | S | R |
SPH3U | Physics, University | S | R |
PPZ3C | Health for Life, College | S | R |
Grade 12 Courses
Course Code | Course Name | New Credit 110 hrs. |
Upgrade/Half Credit 55 hrs. |
---|---|---|---|
ENG4C | English, College | S | R |
ENG4U | English, University | S | R |
FIF4U | French Immersion, University | S | R |
MHF4U | Advanced Functions, University | S | R |
MCV4U | Calculus & Vectors, University | S | R |
MDM4U | Data Management, University | S | R |
SPH4U | Physics, University | S | R |
Additional Summer Learning Opportunities
Welcome back to in-person learning this summer with grade 9 & 10 Integrated Arts (ALC1O/2O), and grade 11 & 12 Exploring & Creating in the Arts (AEA3O/4O) courses being offered at West Ferris Secondary School. Build on or start your artistic talents this summer while earning a high school credit. Courses run from 9am-3pm each day, students must have their own transportation provided. Attendance will be closely monitored. See your guidance counsellor for more information.
Cooperative Education
Students working to complete the experiential learning requirements for their SHSM certificate and those students requiring coop credit(s) to graduate will be given priority. Approved placements will be in-person. Please register with your guidance counsellor. One & two credits available for the GWL3O coop course.
Canadian Ecology Centre
Information Session: Click here to view the CEC Information Night Recording
We are pleased to offer courses through the Canadian Ecology Centre.
Two Week Credit Course (onsite at CEC)
Session 1: July 4-15, 2022 |
Session 2: July 18-29, 2022 |
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CGC1D – Grade 9 Geography, Academic |
SNC1D – Grade 9 Science, Academic |
SNC2D– Grade 10 Science, Academic |
SBI3U – Grade 11 Biology, University |
SBI3U – Grade 11 Biology, University |
SBI4U – Grade 12 Biology, University |
Waitlists:
If the course you are looking for is currently waitlisted, we recommend adding your name to the waitlist, but also registering for any alternate courses you may be interested in attending. This way you are at least guaranteed a course in the event a spot does not open up in your waitlisted course.

Limited number of seats available.
Visit: https://www.canadianecology.ca/highschoolcredit-courses/credit-session-dates/ for more information on how to register.

This summer, NNDSB will launch a STEM camp aimed at gap closing and re-engagement for intermediate (grades 7-10) students, to gain 21st century skill competencies with links to numeracy and literacy and other curriculum linkages including sector links in automation, coding, and the environment. Students will develop their coding skills and engage in hands-on STEM activities that involve a variety of robots including drones, Spheros and Lego robotics. Students will collaborate to solve problems and use their skills to create innovative solutions to various challenges.

This summer, the Near North District School Board are offering to current NNDSB Grade 8 students a reach ahead opportunity to receive a secondary school credit prior to beginning secondary school. This course focuses on learning strategies to help students become more successful, more independent learners. Students will learn to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal management skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve their learning and achievement in school, the workplace, and the community. The course helps students build confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond. A GLS1OS or GLE1OS credit will be granted upon successful completion of the credit.
Dual Credits
Contact our co-terminus board at NPSCDSB for more information.

SUMMER SCHOOL 2022-23
Summer School Remote Learning Opportunities
The NNDSB is pleased to offer students across our district and beyond a number of opportunities for summer learning. Our registrations for high school credit courses will occur through the provincial PRISM system. Courses are subject to sufficient staffing and enrollment to run.
- NNDSB students, please see your Guidance Counsellor in Student Services to register.
- Non-NNDSB students please see your Guidance Counsellor to register. We are using the PRISM system for all registrations.
- International Students, course fees are $1600 per 110 hr. full credit course and $800 for 55 hr. half credit course. Please contact our summer school secretary Terri Reidt 705.472.5419 x. 5991.
- Attendance is MANDATORY, lack of attendance will result in removal from course.
- eLearning students will receive a welcome email from their teacher to their registered email address.
- eLearning students will need access to a device and reliable internet to connect to course content.
Secondary School Credit Courses: July 4th to 28th inclusive
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 23, 2023
Expand the menus below to see what courses are offered for each grade:
Reach out to your Guidance Counsellor for more information on how to register.
Click here for the Summer Learning PDF
For any additional information please contact:
Terri Reidt, Summer School Secretary
Tel.: 705.472.5419 ext. 5991
Fax: 705.474.4011
Grade 9 Courses
Course Code | Course Name | New Credit 110 hrs. |
Upgrade/Half Credit 55 hrs. |
---|---|---|---|
ENG1D | English, Academic | S | R |
MTH1W | Mathematics, De-streamed | S | R |
SNC1W | Science, De-streamed | S | R |
GLS1O/GLE1O | Learning Strategies | S |
Grade 10 Courses
Course Code | Course Name | New Credit 110 hrs. |
Upgrade/Half Credit 55 hrs. |
---|---|---|---|
ENG2D | English, Academic | S | R |
ENG2P | English, Applied | S | R |
FSF2D | Core French, Academic | S | R |
CHV2O | Civics, Open (0.5 Credit) | S | R |
CHV2OF | Civics, French (0.5 Credit) | S | R |
GLC2O | Careers, Open (0.5 Credit) | S | R |
GLC2OF | Careers, French (0.5 Credit) | S | R |
MPM2D | Mathematics, Academic | S | R |
MFM2P | Mathematics, Applied | S | R |
SNC2D | Science, Academic | S | R |
SNC2P | Science, Applied | S | R |
Grade 11 Courses
Course Code | Course Name | New Credit 110 hrs. |
Upgrade/Half Credit 55 hrs. |
---|---|---|---|
ENG3C | English, College | S | R |
ENG3U | English, University | S | R |
NBE3C | English: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices, College | S | R |
NBE3U | English: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices, University | S | R |
FSF3U | Core French, University | S | R |
MCR3U | Functions, University | S | R |
MCF3M | Functions and Applications, Mixed | S | R |
MBF3C | Math Personal Finance, College | S | R |
SPH3U | Physics, University | S | R |
PPZ3C | Health for Life, College | S | R |
Grade 12 Courses
Course Code | Course Name | New Credit 110 hrs. |
Upgrade/Half Credit 55 hrs. |
---|---|---|---|
ENG4C | English, College | S | R |
ENG4U | English, University | S | R |
FIF4U | French Immersion, University | S | R |
MHF4U | Advanced Functions, University | S | R |
MCV4U | Calculus & Vectors, University | S | R |
MDM4U | Data Management, University | S | R |
SPH4U | Physics, University | S | R |
Additional Summer Learning Opportunities
Cooperative Education
Students working to complete the experiential learning requirements for their SHSM certificate and those students requiring coop credit(s) to graduate will be given priority. Approved placements will be in-person. Please register with your guidance counsellor. One & two credits available for the GWL3O coop course.
Canadian Ecology Centre
We are pleased to offer courses through the Canadian Ecology Centre.
Two week live-in on-site credit courses
Session 1: Mon, July 3 - Fri, July 14, 2023 |
Session 2: Mon, July 17 - Fri, July 28, 2023 |
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CGC1D – Grade 9 Geography, Academic |
SNC1W – Grade 9 Science, De-streamed |
SNC2D– Grade 10 Science, Academic |
SBI3U – Grade 11 Biology, University |
SBI3U – Grade 11 Biology, University |
SBI4U – Grade 12 Biology, University |

Limited number of seats available.
Visit: https://www.canadianecology.ca/highschoolcredit-courses/credit-session-dates/ for more information on how to register.

The Near North District School Board is offering a reach ahead opportunity to current NNDSB grade 8 students to receive a high school credit prior to beginning high school. This course focuses on learning strategies to help students become more successful, more independent learners. Students will learn to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal managements skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve their learning and achievement in school, the workplace, and the community. The course helps students build confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond. A GLS1OS or GLE1OS credit will be granted upon successful completion of the credit. Contact your school’s guidance office for details.
Want to learn how to: Fly drones, code, create robotics, solve real world problems? On location at West Ferris Secondary School, students in grades 7-10 this school year are eligible to be a part of the second year of our STEM Camp. For three weeks in the afternoons, students will get hands on experience with STEM education while learning foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Principal recommendation required to participate. Afternoons 12pm-3pm, running July 4-21 at West Ferris S.S. Contact your school’s guidance office for details.

After a short hiatus, TOROS is back in full swing in the NNDSB. All parts of the program will be hosted at West Ferris Secondary School. Students from grade 8-12 will be able to participate in creating a high-quality production of “Back to the 80’s – The Totally Awesome Musical” and earn a high school credit while doing it. The program will run July 4th – Aug 13th (most days 9am-12pm with increasing hours closer to the shows). Other important dates are information night (May 18th, 6pm-8pm), auditions (May 23-25, 6pm-8pm) and shows (Aug 10-13). There are many opportunities available including performers, stage crew, sound and lighting positions, costume/set/prop creation crew, etc. Students will get hands on experience throughout this intensive program. Contact TOROS NNDSB Facebook Page for more details.
This year the NNDSB will be hosting an individual sport skills-based half-credit open to grades 8-12 across the North Bay area. Athletes will be training at West Ferris Secondary School daily from 9am-12pm from July 4th-28th and will gain practical skills and game play experience throughout this intensive program. This Healthy Living and Large-Group Activities (PAL) half-credit focused on Basketball will no doubt improve each athlete’s basketball skills. Contact your school’s guidance office for details.

Dual Credits
Contact our co-terminus board at NPSCDSB for more information.
