Frequently Asked Questions
Summer School Elementary
This is a high school credit course for grade 8 students which allows them to “reach ahead” and earn an elective credit towards their high school diploma in the summer leading up to their high school start.
Elementary summer school for Literacy and Numeracy programs, as well as the Grade 8 Reach Ahead are free.
A $25 classroom materials fee is charged to students who register for the International & Indigenous Language Elementary (IILE) program.
No. Bussing is not available for students enrolled in Literacy/Numeracy programs, Reach Ahead courses or International and Indigenous Language Elementary (IILE) classes. Families are responsible for transporting their students to and from our summer schools.
Online Literacy and Numeracy programs are delivered by Google classroom – in a real time format. Class numbers are small to allow the teacher to engage with the students.
No, because the programs run at the same time. However, a student may register for a Literacy or Numeracy program in session 1 and another in session 2.
Our Google registration form allows selection of the school location and subject. We cannot accommodate requests to place students with their friends or with a particular teacher.
You will receive an email in June confirming your seat in class.
Summer School Secondary
You will be able to access your e-Learning course through the Brightspace online platform using the following link: https://hdsb.elearningontario.ca/d2l/home. Once you have logged into Brightspace you should see your summer school course on the front page under “My Courses”.
Click on the course you signed up for to access your HDSB summer school class.
If you have any issues accessing the Brightspace platform, please view the resources linked here.
Please ensure that you are signed in with your HDSB school account when accessing summer school. We recommend using Google Chrome as your browser when using Brightspace.
All communications will be conducted through the student’s HDSB email account. Students are required to access Brightspace using their HDSB school account to receive any IT support from us.
You must complete a Drop/Change Form. Course changes must be received by July 5 at 4:00 p.m. The last day to drop a course without the mark appearing on your official record is July 14th for a Session 1 half credit course, and July 25th at 4:00 PM for a Session 2 half credit course or a Full Credit Course.
Credit Recovery is not being offered in 2025 summer school.
Students receive their report card electronically by School Messenger email on August 5th. Hard copies of the report cards are mailed to the respective schools advised at the time of registration.
You need to log in at least once a day. The login time can vary but logging in to your course counts as attending class that day.
Students will receive an email in June confirming their seat in the class. HDSB students can also check myBlueprint to view their confirmed summer courses.
Marks will be automatically uploaded to OCAS/OUAC for HDSB students on August 6th. Any non-HDSB student, who is a current University/College applicant, should complete the Marks to University form and send to summerschool@hdsb.ca.
Yes, there is a final exam for every course. For eLearning courses the exam will be held online and instructions will be provided by the teacher.
Registrations should be submitted by the deadline dates. If space is available in classes at our summer schools – Garth Webb SS, Dr Frank Hayden SS, Elsie MacGill SS – late registrations will only be accepted from current HDSB students on-site on the first day of summer school, Wednesday 2nd July. There is no late registration available for eLearning courses or non HDSB students. HDSB students who have failed their courses should consult their Guidance Counsellor for summer school and other options.
eLearning courses are independent study, lesson-based courses. The teacher provides assistance remotely, by email or Google Meeting using Brightspace. Access to a desktop or laptop computer with high-speed internet is required to complete online coursework.
Yes. Full credit eLearning courses and/or two half credit courses count towards the requirement. Upgrade courses do not.
Summer school is free to current Ontario residents. International students and students who live in another province must pay a fee of $1500 per credit.
HDSB students should contact their Guidance counsellor to discuss their options.
Non-HDSB students cannot register after the deadline. Please review summer school offerings by other school boards as their registration may still be open.
Please use this link to register: MyBlueprint
General
Please refer to the registration section on the page of the program you are interested in. If you are not a HDSB student, you will need to email us proof of identity, Proof Of Ontario Residency (eg. a current utility bill in your name) and proof of legal status in Canada. This information is required to obtain funding for your learning.
Please refer to the course list posted on the page of the program you are interested in. Please note that some courses may be full or may not have sufficient registrations to run.
Some courses are offered fully online, others are offered online and in class and others are offered as in class only. Co-op takes place at your place of work but includes some compulsory class time.
If you are a current student of a Halton District School Board secondary school, please see your guidance office for registration options.
It depends. Unfortunately you cannot be registered at Gary Allan in an online day time credit course if you are a student of another public or catholic school board in Ontario. You may register in summer school, night school, or a non-credit course, for example International and Indigenous Languages (Elementary), if you are a student of another board.
Adult Languages Program
The program is for adults, 18 years and older who are permanent residents or convention refugees. Refugee claimants and Canadian Citizens are also eligible.
If you do not fall under any of the above eligibility categories, you can still register for our courses. A monthly course fee is applicable.
We offer several in-person classes at each of our Gary Allan locations. But, most classes are online.
Under certain circumstances, some clients are eligible for free bus tickets provided by the program.
We offer childcare services for parents registered in the LINC program. No other children are allowed on school property, no matter their age.
All new learners must have a language assessment completed at the Achev or YMCA’s Language Assessment and Referral Centre.
Once you have your assessment results, you may contact linc-esl@hdsb.ca to register.
Co-operative Education (Co-op)
We can connect paid employment with a co-op course where the employment is suitable and where the employer is willing to support the course requirements. Please call your local campus for more details.
No. Co-op is a specific course of study that requires consent from the employer via a work-education agreement. Only hours worked while registered as a co-op student in the current academic year can be used for co-op credit.
Proof of hours is only one part of earning a co-op credit. Other assignments, including (but not limited to) log sheets, reflections, safety testing and other summative assessments must be successfully completed in order to earn co-op credits.
Night School
Courses are conditional on enrollment. If we do not have enough students to run a class, we will combine classes if possible. Cancellations will be posted on www.garyallan.ca once decisions are made (just prior to courses beginning). We will not have access to class numbers until the end of the registration period.
Students may miss a maximum of three classes. Further absences may result in removal from the program.
These are not general interest courses. Classes are for students working towards their high school diploma, completing prerequisites for post-secondary, or fulfilling employment requirements. You will be required to participate in all classes and complete all tests, quizzes, and the final exam. Credits will be recorded onto your permanent Ontario Student Record.
No. Night school classes are currently for students under 21.
You must email a copy of it to your teacher on the first day
Report cards will be sent to your home school and posted on the family portal.
If you are a Halton District School Board student, your mark will automatically be uploaded to OUAC/OCAS with your homeschool upload. If you are from a school outside of HDSB, please request a ‘Marks to University’ form from your teacher.
HDSB Policies, Procedures & General Information
The Halton Regional Police Service (H.R.P.S.) and all of our School and community
partners are committed to making our schools safe for students, staff and visitors. As a
result, all Protocol partners will respond to all student behaviors that pose a potential
risk to any students, staff or members of the community. It is hoped that support for early
intervention measures by the School Boards and community partners will prevent
violence in our schools and in the community.
The effective continuing implementation of this Protocol will support collaborative
planning to prevent traumatic events. In addition, the timely sharing of information about
students at risk of violence towards themselves and/or others will ensure that risk
management and safety and support plans are put into place.
The strength of the partnerships of the Police, School Boards and community agencies
lies in the cross sector composition of the multi-disciplinary Community Threat Risk
Assessment Partner (C.T.A.P.) Team. Without delay, the Team will share and review
student information and the details of an “event” in order to collaborate using a broad
range of expertise. This collaborative process will respect the individual’s rights to
privacy and the safety of all.
The effectiveness of this Protocol lies in the necessity that individuals are trained in the
V.T.R.A. course 4th Edition and subsequent editions.