Summer Skills and Enrichment Programs:

The BSS Summer Skills Programs, for students entering Grades 8 through 11, are one-week programs that take place in July and August. These non-credit programs are designed by experienced teachers who know what students need to succeed in credit courses. The Summer Skills Programs consist of practical activities and exercises with ample opportunities for feedback from the teacher. These programs will provide a great opportunity for students to brush up on their Math, French and English skills before entering their next credit course.

Summer Enrichment Programs in English and Math are also available in August. These one-week, non-credit programs provide students entering Grades 8 and 9 with an opportunity to explore their interests and talents.

Program Descriptions:

Details for Summer Skills and Enrichment programs are listed below. For registration and dates please click here.

Summer Skills Programs:

MATH
Essential Skills – This program covers material from the Grade 7 and 8 Ontario curriculum and is designed for those who would benefit from a review of some of the essential math skills such as: order of operations, integers, fractions, rates/ratio/percent, linear relationships.

Foundation Skills – This program reviews material from MPM1D and MPM2D. It is comprised mainly of an intensive review of algebra. Topics include: Linear functions, Quadratic functions, Systems of equations, Graphing, Factoring.

ENGLISH
Essential Skills – This program focuses on critical writing and oral communication skills from the Grades 7 and 8 curriculum and is designed for students who would benefit from a review and further development.

FRENCH
Essential Skills – This program focuses on developing skills that will build independence in understanding and acquiring new vocabulary and language concepts.  A review of the main concepts of the Grades 7 and 8 curriculum is the focal point for the program.

Summer Enrichment Programs:

MATH
Enrichment – Think you have what it takes to become a mathlete? This program is devoted to solving problems and exploring unique approaches and techniques to conquer even the most challenging of problems.   Students will participate in interactive labs and hands on activities to explore how mathematics shapes the world around us.   The session is intended for students entering Grade 8 or 9 who have a passion for all things math.

ENGLISH
Enrichment – Like to write?  Love to be creative?  Interested in current events?  This program provides students with an opportunity to combine their passion for reading and writing with an interest in global issues.  This session is for students entering Grade 8 or 9.