English 101 Workshop
2021-07-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Format, Online
These weekly two-hour workshops are designed to give students in grades 9-11 ongoing English and writing support, so they don’t lose their momentum due to online learning. Students will learn essential skills to improve their writing and build on these fundamentals each week to become more confident and better equipped to deal with any writing task they may encounter throughout high school and ensure they don’t backslide. Materials will be provided.
This course will cover:

Active reading and annotations
Planning and outlining
Essay organization
Analytical essay writing
Synthesis essay writing
Research essay writing
Writing creatively
Editing

Each student will leave with a better understanding of different essay writing genres and expectations. Students are encouraged to join all days of each session.

Pre-Calculus 11 Bootcamp
2021-07-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-23 09:00 - 12:00
This boot camp is a one-week course introducing the concepts of Pre-Calculus 11 for students entering grade 11 math (this course is preparatory and not for credit). Materials provided during the session, including course notes, assignments, homework, and a final exam, will function as resources for students during the week, as well as resources students can use during the school year. To get the maximum benefit from this course, it is recommended that students study at least one hour outside of class for every hour spent in class.

Canadian Admissions Bootcamp
2021-07-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-21 10:00 - 13:00
This two-day intensive preparation will help students understand and tackle the Canadian admissions process. The goal of this boot camp is to relieve the stress students feel about the application process and to get a head start.
This course will cover:

Comprehensive overview of the Canadian admissions process
Introduction to university or college – choosing a major, minor, or concentration
Finding a field of study & matching a field of study to the best post-secondary options
Exploration of curriculum covered in expected major
Factors to consider when choosing a university (location, size, class size, access to services, etc.)
Introduction to essay writing and supplement applications
Extra-curricular summary
Generating individualized timelines
Grade 11 and 12 academic goal setting

What do our students have to say?
“I liked how much knowledge about very specific courses the instructors were able to supply right away on demand. It was more helpful than I expected, and my difficult questions were all answered with helpful details.”
*All workshops are virtual via GoToMeeting

Core Test Skills
2021-07-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-23 10:00 - 13:00
These intensive sessions focus on helping students master the ACT or SAT exam. Topics will cover every portion of the test, including test-taking strategies, time management tips, and crossover skills for the ACT/SAT exam. Materials will be provided.
How is test prep at Options different?
Test prep at Options is unique because it combines test preparation with the teaching of fundamental academic skills. With many years of experience, Options instructors ensure that students understand the higher-level reading, writing and math skills that will prepare them for the ACT and SAT but will also help them succeed in high school and beyond. Options doesn’t just teach “test-taking tricks” like other test prep organizations. Instead, students receive a strong grounding in how the test works and strategies for attaining a high score, combined with an opportunity to increase their overall academic performance.
What do our students have to say?
“I really liked that the instructor had everyone participate because it made it feel more like an actual class. I also liked they gave us lots of extra practice after the course was even finished.”

Intro to University Level Writing
2021-07-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-07-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-08-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-08-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-08-12 10:00 - 12:00
Grade 12 students heading to post-secondary programs in the social sciences, humanities, arts, sciences, and business will be expected to have the skills necessary to write at the university level next year.
This course prepares students bound for post-secondary for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the university level. It discusses strategies for successful research, critical thinking, and writing while giving students a chance to practice these skills and receive individualized feedback. Materials will be provided.

Pre-Calculus 12 Bootcamp
2021-07-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-30 09:00 - 12:00
The Pre-Calculus 12 boot camp is a one-week course introducing the concepts of Pre-Calculus 12 and is intended for incoming math 12 students. The Pre-Calculus 12 boot camp addresses all the Ministry Prescribed Learning Outcomes for Pre-Calculus 12. The course is
preparatory and not for credit. Materials provided during the session, including course notes, assignments, homework, and a final exam, will function as resources for students during the week, as well as resources students can use during the school year. To get the maximum benefit from this course, it is recommended that students study at least one hour outside of class for every hour spent in class.

Mastering the Essay Bootcamp (Gr. 10-12)
2021-07-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-28 13:00 - 16:00
Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills over spring break? Options Solutions wants to help!
This interactive, fast-paced workshop is aimed at providing students with the theory and practice to succeed in their English studies at the grade 10 to 12 level. It will give students the skills and confidence they need to succeed, making their future English courses easier and more enjoyable.
Furthermore, the active reading, planning, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment (GLA), a new provincial exam for students in grades 10 and 12.

Topics will include:

Active reading
Synthesis essays
Argumentative essays
Narrative essays

What do our students have to say?
“I enjoyed that the instructors provided valuable feedback on my essays and they answered all the questions I had. I also enjoyed practicing writing specific types of essays.”

Calculus 12 Boot Camp
2021-08-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-11 10:00 - 13:00
Calculus 12 is a required course for many science, engineering and commerce programs across Canada. The Calculus 12 workshop provides an overview of functions, limits, and differential and integral calculus that allows students to approach the school year with confidence. Concepts in Calculus 12 can sometimes take a longer time to understand, so this boot camp allows students to avoid feeling overwhelmed at the start of the school year. The instructor works to explain the origins of calculus and to simplify material, demonstrating its relationship to real-world topics.

Options Solutions math and science boot camps meet three main needs for our clients:

Previewing math and science topics before encountering them is essential; it allows students to feel prepared and confident about the material they encounter in school and to understand the shape of the course that lies ahead. Students who complete our boot camps report feeling prepared and able to do well in their classes, and often refer to the boot camp course materials throughout the school year.

Attending these boot camps is fun, and our committed instructors allow students to engage in purposeful learning. Our clients love to learn, and even those who maybe reveling in uninterrupted video games still want mental stimulation and a connection to academic activities.

The skills needed in math and science courses build on the material from the previous grade. “Melt” is the term used by educators to refer to the material that students forget between the end of one grade and the start of the next. In any year, it is beneficial to be exposed to math and science materials in the summer, tore fresh the skills from the previous year and preview the material to come.

*All workshops will be virtual via GoToMeeting

Chemistry 12 Boot Camp
2021-08-11 10:00 - 13:00
This boot camp previews Chemistry 12, which focuses on chemical reactions. Topics covered include reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, solution chemistry, acids and bases, and electrochemistry. The goal is for students to have a clear understanding of principles and theory so that they are prepared for the rigorous grade 12 curriculum.

Options Solutions math and science boot camps meet three main needs for our clients:

Previewing math and science topics before encountering them is essential; it allows students to feel prepared and confident about the material they encounter in school and to understand the shape of the course that lies ahead. Students who complete our boot camps report feeling prepared and able to do well in their classes, and often refer to the boot camp course materials throughout the school year.
Attending these boot camps is fun, and our committed instructors allow students to engage in purposeful learning. Our clients love to learn, and even those who may be reveling in uninterrupted video games still want mental stimulation and a connection to academic activities.
The skills needed in math and science courses build on the material from the previous grade. “Melt” is the term used by educators to refer to the material that students forget between the end of one grade and the start of the next. In any year, it is beneficial to be exposed to math and science materials in the summer, to refresh the skills from the previous year and preview the material to come.

*All workshops are virtual via GoToMeeting
