High School Here I Come!

Pending future announcements from the Ministry of Education and Public Health offices, the High School Here I Come! program details outlined on this page is subject to change. Please visit this web page on a regular basis for any updates.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1, 2022

Get a head start on Grade 9 with two days of tips, hints and skills!

High School Here I Come! is a non-credit summer program for Grade 8 students who are starting at a TVDSB high school in September 2022. Students will be provided with a variety of learning skills and strategies designed to help them with their transition to secondary school.

Topics that will be discussed:

  • The reality of High School
  • Academic expectations and study skills
  • Getting and staying organized
  • Getting involved in the school community
  • Literacy and Numeracy learning skills

For Summer 2022 the High School Here I Come program will be delivered on site over two days.

Once registered, students will be scheduled to attend the program Monday, August 22 and Tuesday 23, 2022 OR  Wednesday, August 24 and Thursday 25, 2022. Parents will receive communication prior to the start of the program to let them know the dates their child is scheduled to attend.

 

 See "HOW TO REGISTER" under Registration Information below.

Program Dates

Monday, August 22, 2022 and Tuesday, August 23, 2022

9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily

OR

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 and Thursday, August 25, 2022  

9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily 

PLEASE NOTE: Once registration closes and students are scheduled, parents will receive communication prior to the start of the program to let them know the dates their child is scheduled to attend.

 

For a list of on-site locations where this program is being offered,

click on "Program Locations" under Related Links below.
General Information and Expectations

1. Students are expected to be punctual and attend both days of the program from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily. Students are not allowed to leave the school early without a permission note. When a student is absent or needs to leave early the parent/legal guardian must provide the teacher with a signed written permission note giving the reason for the absence.

2. International students who are currently required to pay International Fees to attend regular day school will also be required to pay a fee to attend the High School Here I Come! program. This fee must be paid prior to registering for this program. See details under "Registration Information and Forms" below.

3. For TVDSB students, the parent/legal guardian must ensure the home school has their current address, phone and/or cell number(s), email address and emergency contact information on file. All changes must be reported immediately to the home school. The Summer School office cannot make changes to this information.

4. TVDSB reserves the right to cancel this program if there is insufficient enrolment. The parent/legal guardian will be contacted if there is a cancellation.

5. Students are expected to adhere to the standard rules of academic integrity. Behaviour that is contrary to a positive learning environment could result in a student's removal from the program. It is recommended that students read the entire Summer School Code of Conduct. 
Registration Information and Forms

Registration Opens: Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Registration Closes: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

**Late registrations will not be accepted.

We recommend that you register early to secure a spot in this program. Also, please be aware that if there is insufficient enrolment the program may be cancelled.

 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY: Students who are currently required to pay International Fees to attend regular day school will also be required to pay a fee to attend the High School Here I Come! program. The 2022 fee is $67.50 and must be paid prior to registering for this program.

Payment must be made by wire transfer to Thames Valley District School Board using the following Account Information.

Please read the notes below for additional important information.

ACCOUNT INFORMATION FOR WIRING FUNDS

Thames Valley District School Board, 1250 Dundas Street, London, Ontario, Canada, N5W 5P2

Bank: Royal Bank of Canada, 383 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3C4

Bank Number: 003

Transit Number: 02722

Account Number: 000-090-1

Account Name: Thames Valley District School Board

SWIFT CODE: ROYCCAT2

Reference: Summer School, Student Name

NOTES:

1. When submitting a wire transfer please make sure you include “Summer School” and “student name” in the Reference field so that the funds received in our account can be matched to the summer school program.

2. Please submit a copy of the bank wire confirmation or receipt along with the student name, home school name and summer program/course by email to: hshic@tvdsb.ca

International students cannot be registered for the High School Here I Come! program until payment confirmation has been received.

 

HOW TO REGISTER

Click on the applicable registration form below (available on June 1, 2022) - please ensure you select the correct form; if student is not currently attending a TVDSB school you must use the Non-TVDSB registration form. Follow the instructions on the form for completing and submitting your registration.

REGISTRATION OPENS: Wednesday June 1, 2022

  1. Registration Form: Students currently attending a TVDSB school
  2. Registration Form: Non-TVDSB students

Related Links:

Contact Us

Thames Valley Alternative Secondary School - Summer Programs
G.A. Wheable Centre
70 Jacqueline Street
London, ON N5Z 3P7
Email High School Here I Come!

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