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SUMMARY:English 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis course will cover: \n\nActive reading and annotations\nPlanning and outlining\nEssay organization\nAnalytical essay writing\nSynthesis essay writing\nResearch essay writing\nWriting creatively\nEditing\n\nEach student will leave with a better understanding of different essay writing genres and expectations. Students are encouraged to join all days of each session.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/english-101-workshop/2020-07-29/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Options%20Solutions":MAILTO:info@optionssolutionsed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200729T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T162143Z
UID:6283-1596031200-1596042000@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Pre-Calculus 11 Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION: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.\nBrief introduction to mathematical principles \nThis Course will Cover: \n\nArithmetic and geometric series and sequences\nTrigonometry\n\nUnit circle & standard position angles\nSine law & cosine law\nSolving simple trigonometric equations\n\n\nFunctions\n\nQuadratic functions & equations\nAbsolute value & reciprocal functions\nLinear quadratic systems & inequalities\nRadical expressions & equations\nRational expressions & equations\nReview of laws of fractions and exponents\, extending to the laws of roots
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/pre-calculus-11-bootcamp/2020-07-29/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:math prep,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200729T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200429T211829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T211829Z
UID:6302-1596031200-1596042000@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Write! (8-10)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? Options Solutions wants to help! These writing intensive sessions will introduce students entering grades 8 to 10 to the tenets of good writing. Students will develop the skills and confidence that will help prepare them for English and all writing-based courses at the high school level. Furthermore\, the active reading\, planning\, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment. \n*Materials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThis Course will Cover:\nActive reading\, grammar\, and punctuation\nArgumentative essays\nResearch essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/ready-set-write-8-10/2020-07-29/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T162143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T162143Z
UID:6284-1596117600-1596128400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Pre-Calculus 11 Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION: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.\nBrief introduction to mathematical principles \nThis Course will Cover: \n\nArithmetic and geometric series and sequences\nTrigonometry\n\nUnit circle & standard position angles\nSine law & cosine law\nSolving simple trigonometric equations\n\n\nFunctions\n\nQuadratic functions & equations\nAbsolute value & reciprocal functions\nLinear quadratic systems & inequalities\nRadical expressions & equations\nRational expressions & equations\nReview of laws of fractions and exponents\, extending to the laws of roots
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/pre-calculus-11-bootcamp/2020-07-30/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:math prep,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200429T211829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T211829Z
UID:6303-1596117600-1596128400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Write! (8-10)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? Options Solutions wants to help! These writing intensive sessions will introduce students entering grades 8 to 10 to the tenets of good writing. Students will develop the skills and confidence that will help prepare them for English and all writing-based courses at the high school level. Furthermore\, the active reading\, planning\, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment. \n*Materials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThis Course will Cover:\nActive reading\, grammar\, and punctuation\nArgumentative essays\nResearch essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/ready-set-write-8-10/2020-07-30/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T162143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T162143Z
UID:6285-1596204000-1596214800@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Pre-Calculus 11 Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION: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.\nBrief introduction to mathematical principles \nThis Course will Cover: \n\nArithmetic and geometric series and sequences\nTrigonometry\n\nUnit circle & standard position angles\nSine law & cosine law\nSolving simple trigonometric equations\n\n\nFunctions\n\nQuadratic functions & equations\nAbsolute value & reciprocal functions\nLinear quadratic systems & inequalities\nRadical expressions & equations\nRational expressions & equations\nReview of laws of fractions and exponents\, extending to the laws of roots
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/pre-calculus-11-bootcamp/2020-07-31/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:math prep,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200429T211829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T211829Z
UID:6304-1596204000-1596214800@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Write! (8-10)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? Options Solutions wants to help! These writing intensive sessions will introduce students entering grades 8 to 10 to the tenets of good writing. Students will develop the skills and confidence that will help prepare them for English and all writing-based courses at the high school level. Furthermore\, the active reading\, planning\, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment. \n*Materials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThis Course will Cover:\nActive reading\, grammar\, and punctuation\nArgumentative essays\nResearch essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/ready-set-write-8-10/2020-07-31/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200808T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200414T224923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T194711Z
UID:5993-1596895200-1596904200@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Post-Secondary Send Off Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Options educational consultants recommend this session to ALL students entering university in the fall! This session focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success from an academic and non-academic perspective. \nBefore you get there: \n\nManaging expectations\nHandling the post-secondary bureaucracy\nWhere to go for what (ie. services available to you)\n\nAcademic: \n\nMotivation and how to be an independent learner\nUnderstanding how to learn/active listening/the learning cycle\nHow to prepare for class and how to read and study from notes and\ntextbooks\n\nNon-Academic: \n\nGoal setting and managing your time (i.e. how to construct an effective\nstudy plan)\nFinding a school/life balance\nHandling everyday post-secondary situations\nBeing financially responsible
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/post-secondary-send-off-workshop/2020-08-08/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:summer boot camps,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T164906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T165404Z
UID:6076-1597050000-1597064400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Young Entrepreneurs Leadership Launchpad (YELL) Summer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to figure out how to take an idea and turn it into reality? Want to learn about business this summer? \nThe Young Entrepreneur Summer Workshop is a week-long boot camp that will introduce you to the tools and exercises that entrepreneurs use to turn their vision into reality. You’ll learn about entrepreneurship\, design thinking\, how to validate if people are interested in your idea\, and much more. Whether you come with an idea or not\, the program will culminate in your pitching a start-up concept to judges\, and we’ll help you get there! 65% of youth say they’re interested in starting their own business; are you one of them? \nStudents will: \n\nLearn about entrepreneurship in an intensive one-week camp\nHear from inspiring local entrepreneurs and business leaders\nWork with a small group of peers on bringing your project to reality\nExperience a week of business education\nWork with dynamic YELL teachers\nBuild your extracurricular profile\nDevelop problem-solving skills\nPitch your idea to a panel of judges!\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nJo-Anne was the first YELL teacher and has played an instrumental role in shaping and contributing to its\neducational practices and culture. She is a teacher and Athletic Director at West Vancouver Secondary\nSchool. Teaching is her second career\, and she absolutely loves being a part of the educational and athletic\nadventures of her students.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/young-entrepreneurs-leadership-launchpad-yell-summer-workshop/2020-08-10/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:summer boot camps,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200429T230857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T230857Z
UID:6311-1597053600-1597064400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:US/UK Application Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session allows students time to work on their US and UK applications\, focusing on the writing components. \nThe goal of this session is to give students the opportunity to maintain the momentum of their US and/or UK applications. Students will be given time to write their Common App essays\, supplements\, UC essays\, and UK personal statements while Options Solutions writing coaches and consultants provide one-on-one feedback and guidance. Beginning the application process early will give students the opportunity to make the most productive use of their summer and enter grade 12 with more clarity and direction. \n*Please bring a laptop to the session.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/us-uk-application-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:application support,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T163915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T163915Z
UID:6396-1597068000-1597075200@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Intro to University Level Writing
DESCRIPTION:This course prepares university-bound students for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the post-secondary level. The course will discuss strategies for successful research and writing in the university’s core areas of study: arts\, humanities\, social sciences\, sciences\, and business. It will also feature a review of grammar essentials and provide opportunities for essay writing practice. \nMaterials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThe session will be interactive and dynamic. Students will leave with a clearer understanding of essay writing at the university level and how to apply those skills. \nThis Course will Cover:\nApproaches to research and citation methods\nEssay planning and practice\nAcademic writing styles\nEssential grammar
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/6063/2020-08-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Options%20Solutions":MAILTO:info@optionssolutionsed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T164906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T164906Z
UID:6088-1597136400-1597150800@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Young Entrepreneurs Leadership Launchpad (YELL) Summer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to figure out how to take an idea and turn it into reality? Want to learn about business this summer? \nThe Young Entrepreneur Summer Workshop is a week-long boot camp that will introduce you to the tools and exercises that entrepreneurs use to turn their vision into reality. You’ll learn about entrepreneurship\, design thinking\, how to validate if people are interested in your idea\, and much more. Whether you come with an idea or not\, the program will culminate in your pitching a start-up concept to judges\, and we’ll help you get there! 65% of youth say they’re interested in starting their own business; are you one of them? \nStudents will: \n\nLearn about entrepreneurship in an intensive one-week camp\nHear from inspiring local entrepreneurs and business leaders\nWork with a small group of peers on bringing your project to reality\nExperience a week of business education\nWork with dynamic YELL teachers\nBuild your extracurricular profile\nDevelop problem-solving skills\nPitch your idea to a panel of judges!\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nJo-Anne was the first YELL teacher and has played an instrumental role in shaping and contributing to its\neducational practices and culture. She is a teacher and Athletic Director at West Vancouver Secondary\nSchool. Teaching is her second career\, and she absolutely loves being a part of the educational and athletic\nadventures of her students.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/young-entrepreneurs-leadership-launchpad-yell-summer-workshop/2020-08-11/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:summer boot camps,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T163517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T163549Z
UID:6050-1597140000-1597150800@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Write! (11-12)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? 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 11 and 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\nare a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment \n*Materials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThis Course will Cover:\nActive reading\nSynthesis essays\nArgumentative essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/6050/2020-08-11/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200525T232555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T171153Z
UID:6667-1597140000-1597150800@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Mastering the Essay (11-12)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? Options Solutions wants to help! \nThis interactive\, fast-paced workshop is aimed at providing students with the theory and practice to succeed in their English studies at the grade 11 and 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 grade 10 and 12. \nTopics Include: \n\nActive reading\nSynthesis essays\nArgumentative essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/mastering-the-essay-11-12/2020-08-11/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:english workshop,graduation literacy assessment prep,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Options%20Solutions":MAILTO:info@optionssolutionsed.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T163915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T163915Z
UID:6397-1597154400-1597161600@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Intro to University Level Writing
DESCRIPTION:This course prepares university-bound students for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the post-secondary level. The course will discuss strategies for successful research and writing in the university’s core areas of study: arts\, humanities\, social sciences\, sciences\, and business. It will also feature a review of grammar essentials and provide opportunities for essay writing practice. \nMaterials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThe session will be interactive and dynamic. Students will leave with a clearer understanding of essay writing at the university level and how to apply those skills. \nThis Course will Cover:\nApproaches to research and citation methods\nEssay planning and practice\nAcademic writing styles\nEssential grammar
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/6063/2020-08-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Options%20Solutions":MAILTO:info@optionssolutionsed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T164906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T164906Z
UID:6089-1597222800-1597237200@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Young Entrepreneurs Leadership Launchpad (YELL) Summer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to figure out how to take an idea and turn it into reality? Want to learn about business this summer? \nThe Young Entrepreneur Summer Workshop is a week-long boot camp that will introduce you to the tools and exercises that entrepreneurs use to turn their vision into reality. You’ll learn about entrepreneurship\, design thinking\, how to validate if people are interested in your idea\, and much more. Whether you come with an idea or not\, the program will culminate in your pitching a start-up concept to judges\, and we’ll help you get there! 65% of youth say they’re interested in starting their own business; are you one of them? \nStudents will: \n\nLearn about entrepreneurship in an intensive one-week camp\nHear from inspiring local entrepreneurs and business leaders\nWork with a small group of peers on bringing your project to reality\nExperience a week of business education\nWork with dynamic YELL teachers\nBuild your extracurricular profile\nDevelop problem-solving skills\nPitch your idea to a panel of judges!\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nJo-Anne was the first YELL teacher and has played an instrumental role in shaping and contributing to its\neducational practices and culture. She is a teacher and Athletic Director at West Vancouver Secondary\nSchool. Teaching is her second career\, and she absolutely loves being a part of the educational and athletic\nadventures of her students.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/young-entrepreneurs-leadership-launchpad-yell-summer-workshop/2020-08-12/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:summer boot camps,workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T163517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T163549Z
UID:6052-1597226400-1597237200@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Write! (11-12)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? 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 11 and 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\nare a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment \n*Materials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThis Course will Cover:\nActive reading\nSynthesis essays\nArgumentative essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/6050/2020-08-12/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200525T232555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T171153Z
UID:6669-1597226400-1597237200@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Mastering the Essay (11-12)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? Options Solutions wants to help! \nThis interactive\, fast-paced workshop is aimed at providing students with the theory and practice to succeed in their English studies at the grade 11 and 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 grade 10 and 12. \nTopics Include: \n\nActive reading\nSynthesis essays\nArgumentative essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/mastering-the-essay-11-12/2020-08-12/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:english workshop,graduation literacy assessment prep,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Options%20Solutions":MAILTO:info@optionssolutionsed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T163915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T163915Z
UID:6398-1597240800-1597248000@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Intro to University Level Writing
DESCRIPTION:This course prepares university-bound students for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the post-secondary level. The course will discuss strategies for successful research and writing in the university’s core areas of study: arts\, humanities\, social sciences\, sciences\, and business. It will also feature a review of grammar essentials and provide opportunities for essay writing practice. \nMaterials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThe session will be interactive and dynamic. Students will leave with a clearer understanding of essay writing at the university level and how to apply those skills. \nThis Course will Cover:\nApproaches to research and citation methods\nEssay planning and practice\nAcademic writing styles\nEssential grammar
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/6063/2020-08-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Options%20Solutions":MAILTO:info@optionssolutionsed.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T164906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T164906Z
UID:6090-1597309200-1597323600@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Young Entrepreneurs Leadership Launchpad (YELL) Summer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to figure out how to take an idea and turn it into reality? Want to learn about business this summer? \nThe Young Entrepreneur Summer Workshop is a week-long boot camp that will introduce you to the tools and exercises that entrepreneurs use to turn their vision into reality. You’ll learn about entrepreneurship\, design thinking\, how to validate if people are interested in your idea\, and much more. Whether you come with an idea or not\, the program will culminate in your pitching a start-up concept to judges\, and we’ll help you get there! 65% of youth say they’re interested in starting their own business; are you one of them? \nStudents will: \n\nLearn about entrepreneurship in an intensive one-week camp\nHear from inspiring local entrepreneurs and business leaders\nWork with a small group of peers on bringing your project to reality\nExperience a week of business education\nWork with dynamic YELL teachers\nBuild your extracurricular profile\nDevelop problem-solving skills\nPitch your idea to a panel of judges!\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nJo-Anne was the first YELL teacher and has played an instrumental role in shaping and contributing to its\neducational practices and culture. She is a teacher and Athletic Director at West Vancouver Secondary\nSchool. Teaching is her second career\, and she absolutely loves being a part of the educational and athletic\nadventures of her students.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/young-entrepreneurs-leadership-launchpad-yell-summer-workshop/2020-08-13/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:summer boot camps,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T163517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T163549Z
UID:6053-1597312800-1597323600@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Write! (11-12)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? 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 11 and 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\nare a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment \n*Materials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThis Course will Cover:\nActive reading\nSynthesis essays\nArgumentative essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/6050/2020-08-13/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200525T232555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T171153Z
UID:6670-1597312800-1597323600@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Mastering the Essay (11-12)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? Options Solutions wants to help! \nThis interactive\, fast-paced workshop is aimed at providing students with the theory and practice to succeed in their English studies at the grade 11 and 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 grade 10 and 12. \nTopics Include: \n\nActive reading\nSynthesis essays\nArgumentative essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/mastering-the-essay-11-12/2020-08-13/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:english workshop,graduation literacy assessment prep,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Options%20Solutions":MAILTO:info@optionssolutionsed.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T163915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T163915Z
UID:6399-1597327200-1597334400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Intro to University Level Writing
DESCRIPTION:This course prepares university-bound students for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the post-secondary level. The course will discuss strategies for successful research and writing in the university’s core areas of study: arts\, humanities\, social sciences\, sciences\, and business. It will also feature a review of grammar essentials and provide opportunities for essay writing practice. \nMaterials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThe session will be interactive and dynamic. Students will leave with a clearer understanding of essay writing at the university level and how to apply those skills. \nThis Course will Cover:\nApproaches to research and citation methods\nEssay planning and practice\nAcademic writing styles\nEssential grammar
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/6063/2020-08-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Options%20Solutions":MAILTO:info@optionssolutionsed.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200814T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T164906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T164906Z
UID:6091-1597395600-1597410000@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Young Entrepreneurs Leadership Launchpad (YELL) Summer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Want to figure out how to take an idea and turn it into reality? Want to learn about business this summer? \nThe Young Entrepreneur Summer Workshop is a week-long boot camp that will introduce you to the tools and exercises that entrepreneurs use to turn their vision into reality. You’ll learn about entrepreneurship\, design thinking\, how to validate if people are interested in your idea\, and much more. Whether you come with an idea or not\, the program will culminate in your pitching a start-up concept to judges\, and we’ll help you get there! 65% of youth say they’re interested in starting their own business; are you one of them? \nStudents will: \n\nLearn about entrepreneurship in an intensive one-week camp\nHear from inspiring local entrepreneurs and business leaders\nWork with a small group of peers on bringing your project to reality\nExperience a week of business education\nWork with dynamic YELL teachers\nBuild your extracurricular profile\nDevelop problem-solving skills\nPitch your idea to a panel of judges!\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nJo-Anne was the first YELL teacher and has played an instrumental role in shaping and contributing to its\neducational practices and culture. She is a teacher and Athletic Director at West Vancouver Secondary\nSchool. Teaching is her second career\, and she absolutely loves being a part of the educational and athletic\nadventures of her students.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/young-entrepreneurs-leadership-launchpad-yell-summer-workshop/2020-08-14/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:summer boot camps,workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200429T211829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T211829Z
UID:6305-1597658400-1597669200@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Write! (8-10)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? Options Solutions wants to help! These writing intensive sessions will introduce students entering grades 8 to 10 to the tenets of good writing. Students will develop the skills and confidence that will help prepare them for English and all writing-based courses at the high school level. Furthermore\, the active reading\, planning\, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment. \n*Materials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThis Course will Cover:\nActive reading\, grammar\, and punctuation\nArgumentative essays\nResearch essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/ready-set-write-8-10/2020-08-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T163915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T163915Z
UID:6400-1597672800-1597680000@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Intro to University Level Writing
DESCRIPTION:This course prepares university-bound students for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the post-secondary level. The course will discuss strategies for successful research and writing in the university’s core areas of study: arts\, humanities\, social sciences\, sciences\, and business. It will also feature a review of grammar essentials and provide opportunities for essay writing practice. \nMaterials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThe session will be interactive and dynamic. Students will leave with a clearer understanding of essay writing at the university level and how to apply those skills. \nThis Course will Cover:\nApproaches to research and citation methods\nEssay planning and practice\nAcademic writing styles\nEssential grammar
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/6063/2020-08-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Options%20Solutions":MAILTO:info@optionssolutionsed.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200414T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T223907Z
UID:5986-1597744800-1597755600@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Kickstart to University Application Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session introduces grade 11 students to the writing components for Canadian applications. \nThe session will include a presentation that outlines the university application essay genre and provides brainstorming\, research\, and writing tips. An interactive simulation will provide students with an understanding of how admissions decisions are made and better prepare them for their own writing tasks. Students will also be given time to brainstorm ideas and engage in practice writing exercises while Options Solutions writing coaches provide one-on-one feedback and guidance. Beginning the application process early will give students the opportunity to make the most productive use of their summer and enter grade 12 with more clarity and direction. \n*Please bring a laptop to the session.
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/5986/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:summer boot camps,workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T163915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T163915Z
UID:6401-1597759200-1597766400@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Intro to University Level Writing
DESCRIPTION:This course prepares university-bound students for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the post-secondary level. The course will discuss strategies for successful research and writing in the university’s core areas of study: arts\, humanities\, social sciences\, sciences\, and business. It will also feature a review of grammar essentials and provide opportunities for essay writing practice. \nMaterials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThe session will be interactive and dynamic. Students will leave with a clearer understanding of essay writing at the university level and how to apply those skills. \nThis Course will Cover:\nApproaches to research and citation methods\nEssay planning and practice\nAcademic writing styles\nEssential grammar
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/6063/2020-08-18/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Options%20Solutions":MAILTO:info@optionssolutionsed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200429T211829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T211829Z
UID:6306-1597759200-1597770000@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Write! (8-10)
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the dreaded summer backslide? Want to brush up on your reading and writing skills and get prepared for your English courses in the fall? Options Solutions wants to help! These writing intensive sessions will introduce students entering grades 8 to 10 to the tenets of good writing. Students will develop the skills and confidence that will help prepare them for English and all writing-based courses at the high school level. Furthermore\, the active reading\, planning\, and essay writing skills are a great way to prepare for the Graduate Literacy Assessment. \n*Materials will be provided\, but please bring a laptop to each session. \nThis Course will Cover:\nActive reading\, grammar\, and punctuation\nArgumentative essays\nResearch essays\nNarrative essays
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/ready-set-write-8-10/2020-08-18/
LOCATION:Virtual Format\, Online
CATEGORIES:english workshop,workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192240
CREATED:20200415T164239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T212948Z
UID:6074-1597831200-1597842000@www.optionssolutionsed.com
SUMMARY:Video Interview Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour session prepares students for the video interview components of university applications. \nThe session will include a presentation that outlines the main components of video interview requirements\, as well as a practical guide for successfully completing those videos. During the session\, students will learn how to answer typical interview questions and have the opportunity to tackle some  sample questions as a group. They will then practice in pairs and give each other feedback\, as well as record their responses for analysis. Programs that require the video interview include commerce at UBC\, the University of Toronto\, and York University\, as well as engineering at the University of Toronto and Waterloo. \nThe guide covers topics such as: \n\nbody language and appearance\ntechnical set-up\ncoping strategies for nerves\ntips on answering prompts\n\n*Students are encouraged to bring recording devices (e.g. smartphone) with them t0 the session
URL:https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/calendar/video-interview-workshop-3/2020-08-19/
LOCATION:BC
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